Gladius #16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skull Cracker (ranked 4807 p4p, 465 weight class) and Gino Trecozze (ranked 4794 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cracker
vs
Trecozze

179 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Trecozze!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cracker.
Trecozze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trecozze slips a jab from Cracker.
Trecozze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trecozze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cracker.
Trecozze shoots in for a takedown but Cracker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cracker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cracker misses with a straight right.
Trecozze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cracker is fending him off so far but Trecozze persists. Nope, Cracker circles away and we're back to standing.
Trecozze slips a straight right by Cracker.
Trecozze moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Cracker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trecozze tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cracker to counter with a crisp jab.
Cracker leaves Trecozze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Trecozze.
Trecozze takes one to the chin there.

Trecozze is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trecozze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trecozze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cracker to score with a decent uppercut.
Trecozze is still on wobbly legs! Can Cracker finish him?
Trecozze takes a swing at Cracker's ribcage but misses.
Cracker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Trecozze out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skull Cracker!
In his post fight interview, Skull Cracker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Gino Trecozze had this to say: 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 4955 p4p, 482 weight class) and Android Thirteen (ranked 5886 p4p, 534 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Myres
vs
Thirteen

194 cm
25
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Thirteen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirteen has his takedown stuffed

and Myres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myres.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Thirteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thirteen is trying to pull guard but Myres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Myres on the inside.
Thirteen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Thirteen.
Thirteen is looking to break free of the clinch but Myres has double underhooks.
Thirteen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres has Thirteen pressed against the cage, preventing Thirteen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thirteen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirteen looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myres.
Thirteen is trying to break the clinch but Myres is controlling him.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myres.
A short body shot lands from Myres as the two fighters clinch.
Thirteen is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myres keeps control of Thirteen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myres presses Thirteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thirteen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Myres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Thirteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myres smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thirteen shoots in but Myres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Thirteen tries to get set, Myres tries to push him back and clinch up but Thirteen manages to avoid the attempt.
Thirteen swings widly with a right hand

and Myres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myres.
Myres lands a shoulder strike.
Thirteen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Myres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirteens head.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Thirteen is trying to stall.
Myres lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Myres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myres scores with a shoulder strike.
Myres lands a shot to the body.
Myres lands with a light punch inside.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Myres.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres lands a hook that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myres lands a right hand.
Myres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myres.
Myres avoiding damage as Thirteen throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
A short uppercut from Myres.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
A short body shot lands from Myres as the two fighters clinch.
Thirteen tries to pull guard but Myres won't allow it.
Thirteen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myres walks away with a smile on his face. Thirteen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thirteen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myres sprawls well. Myres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thirteen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Myres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thirteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myres's waist but Myres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thirteen off to one side.
Myres tries to counter by clinching up but Thirteen breaks away and moves out of range.
Thirteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Myres moves out of range as Thirteen strikes.
Thirteen keeps Myres at a distance using the push kick.
Myres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thirteen can do to turn this around?
Thirteen misses with an uppercut.
Thirteen misses with a lunging right hand

and Myres counters by moving into the clinch.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Myres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thirteen.
Nice body punch from Myres - that landed with a thud.
Cody Myres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thirteen jumps guard but Myres stands there with Thirteen around his waist. Thirteen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Myres lands with a left to the head.
Myres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirteens head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres lands a right hand.
Myres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myres.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Myres.
Myres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Myres.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myres.
Myres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Myres.
Myres lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thirteen is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cody Myres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Thirteen.
A hook to the body from Myres.
Thirteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Myres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Myres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thirteen looking for a takedown.
Thirteen is trying to break free.
Myres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Myres scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myres scores with a nice hook to the head.

Thirteen is rocked!
Thirteen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thirteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Myres finish him?
Myres prevents Thirteen from breaking the clinch.
Thirteen seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Myres.
A short left from Myres.
Myres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thirteen backwards.
Myres creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thirteen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thirteen drops to his knees and Myres pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Myres!
Android Thirteen was interviewed post fight and said 'Beep beep beep he hacked my mainframe beep beep beep'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommas Holmsen (ranked 4439 p4p, 366 weight class) and Robbie Crisp (ranked 4515 p4p, 371 weight class). Holmsen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Марыля Родо . Robbie Crisp looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Holmsen
vs
Crisp

184 cm
25
258 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommas Holmsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Crisp!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Crisp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Crisp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holmsen!

Crisp tries for a kimura but Holmsen is defending well.
Crisp trying to control the action but Holmsen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Crisp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crisp is looking to take a break and control but Holmsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmsen tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crisp slows the pace down.
Holmsen wants to get back to his feet but Crisp drags him back down.

Crisp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmsen is trying to escape the position but Crisp is controlling the position.

Holmsen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crisp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmsen.
Holmsen lands a nice hook to Crisp's body. Crisp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crisp looks winded!
Holmsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crisp.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crisp feints the counter takedown.
Crisp slips a jab and a cross from Holmsen.
Holmsen throws a right and a left that Crisp avoids nicely.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crisp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmsen tries to bum rush Crisp with a series of wild strikes but Crisp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommas Holmsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crisp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Crisp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Holmsen is looking to wear down Crisp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Holmsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Crisp tries to keep at a distance but Holmsen has taken the fight into the clinch.

Holmsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.
Crisp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen connects with a body shot.
Holmsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmsen lands with a cross.
Crisp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crisp was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmsen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crisp with the counter takedown but Holmsen avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmsen lands a jab to the nose.
Crisp drops his hands for a split second and Holmsen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Crisp face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Holmsen follows up with a right hand that knocks Crisp into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
A very excited looking Tommas Holmsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Alkamid (ranked 4253 p4p, 343 weight class) and Lil Bott (ranked 4373 p4p, 353 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lil Bott was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Alkamid
vs
Bott

172 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Alkamid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lil Bott!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkamid throws a poor cross that misses
and Bott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alkamid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bott.
Alkamid throws a hook but Bott blocks it.
Alkamid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bott.
Alkamid misses with an uppercut. Bott saw that one coming.
Bott slips under a jab from Alkamid.
Jab, jab by Alkamid - just one landing.
Bott misses with a head kick.
Alkamid is looking for a counter combo.
Alkamid avoids the head kick by Bott.
Bott moves away from the strike by Alkamid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bott throws a head kick but Alkamid moves out of range.
Bott ducks right into an uppercut from Alkamid.
Bott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Bott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alkamid throws a series of strikes that have Bott backpedaling.

Bott is rocked!
Alkamid lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bott falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alkamid dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Alkamid!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Price (ranked 3667 p4p, 387 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 3737 p4p, 396 weight class). Price comes into the arena with Future - Tie My Shoes ft. Young Thug blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Price
vs
Austin

180 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Level Up!

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Price works Austin's body with a nice hook.
Austin defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Max Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price looks to clinch
and Austin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Price takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Austin staying out of range there.
Austin takes one on the button.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Price drops his hands momentarily and Austin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Austin.
Austin slips under a jab from Price.
Price misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Price tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price misses with a hook.
Price throws a lazy uppercut
letting Austin counter with a right hand.

Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.

Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price slips a straight right by Austin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin slips a straight right by Price.
Price moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Price avoids the body shot from Austin.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Price misses with a shot to the body
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Austin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Austin misses the jab.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Austin's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Austin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Price misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Austin connects with a body shot that sends Price's belly button to the back.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Price swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Austin lands a hook that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Austin.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin lands with a right to the head.

Austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Price misses with a looping left.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin misses the jab.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Price misses the target.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
A nice side step and Austin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Price misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Austin, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin misses with an uppercut
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Price wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Austin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Price connects with the punch.
Price takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Price misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Price throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Price seems unphased.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Price looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Price throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Austin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Austin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Price throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Austin throws out a powerful jab.
Austin tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Price lands a jab to Austin's midsection.
Austin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Price was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Price scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Price counter with a right hand.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Price tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Austin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin moves out of range as Price strikes.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Max Price is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price thuds his right hand into Austin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Price misses.
Price tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Price makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Price misses with a left hand
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin misses with a straight left.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Austin connects with a right hand. Price shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
Price defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Price swings widly with a right hand
and Austin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Price misses.

Austin tries to keep at a distance but Price has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austin tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.

Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Price has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin throws a big shot that misses.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Austin lands a nice shot to the body.
Price throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Price.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Austin throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Price misses the target.
Austin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Austin lands with a hook. Price tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Price connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Price misses.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Austin lands a nice hook to Price's body. Price takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Price misses with a left hand
and Austin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Price bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Austin's head backwards.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Price misses.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Austin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Price connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin staying out of range there.
Price takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Austin walks into a straight right hand from Price.
Austin throws a big shot that misses.
Price lands with a straight right. Austin didn't see that one coming.
Price looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Price looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Price defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Price will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austin.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Austin.
Austin slips a straight right by Price.
Price cracks Austin with a right hand to the side of the head.

Price rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Price manages to break the clinch.
Price throws a good cross that connects.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price misses with a looping right.
Austin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Price lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Austin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
Price tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Austin throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Price. That snapped Austin's head back.
Austin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Price's head.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price staying out of range there.
Austin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Price sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin cracks a nice hook into Price's ribs.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin moves away from the strike by Price.
Austin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Austin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Price lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price misses with a looping right.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Price takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Price throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin slips a straight right by Price.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
A big left from Austin misses.
Donk. Austin catches Price right on the button with a cross.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Austin lands a jab to Price's midsection.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price takes one to the side of the head.
Austin slips under a jab from Price.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Price throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Austin misses with a hook.
Price throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price misses with a straight left.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin misses the jab.
Price was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Price.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 3569 p4p, 369 weight class) and Richie Miles (ranked 2977 p4p, 315 weight class). Miles has chosen Weights going Up, Down, Up Down as his entrance music. Mohammed Ali has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ali
vs
Miles

195 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Miles!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mohammed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miles is out of range.
Ali tries to land a body kick

and Miles counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.
Miles wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miles is controlling him.
Miles looking to pass the guard.

Miles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miles has Ali in his guard.

Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles keeping full guard, as Ali tries to pass.
Ali is looking to stand up but Miles won't let him.

Miles has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Miles is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ali has his hands clasped together but Miles extends and breaks Ali's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miles.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Miles!
Richie Miles got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Mohammed Ali was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to the fans who came out today to support me,i'm sorry i let you down today,but mark my words i'm gonna come back stronger than ever and this defeat will only make stronger'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olsen Penn (ranked 3081 p4p, 432 weight class) and Joel Romero (ranked 2709 p4p, 390 weight class). Joel Romero has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Penn
vs
Romero

190 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Aspire Clothing

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olsen Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn throws an off balance right hand

and Romero counters with a single leg into guard. Penn didn't expect that.
Penn wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Romero has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Penn defend it? Romero steps over the head and cranks it - Penn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Romero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joel Romero!
Joel Romero is the new light heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Holk (ranked 2249 p4p, 253 weight class) and Allisha Abel (ranked 2759 p4p, 301 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Holk
vs
Abel

179 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Holk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allisha Abel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Holk gets a clinch.
A short left from Holk.
Abel jumps guard but Holk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holk working Abel over with knees to the body.
Abel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A knee to the head by Holk.
Abel letting Holk take a breather here.
Holk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Allisha Abel has been cut.
Holk tries to land knees in the clinch but Abel avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Holk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holk looking to throw knees to the head but Abel is blocking nicely.
Holk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holk landing knees to the body.
Holk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
Holk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
Holk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holk lands with a light punch inside.
Holk pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holk connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holk lands a shoulder strike.
Holk cracks Abel with a nice body shot.
Holk with a knee to the head.

Abel is rocked!
Holk tries a knee to the head but Abel blocks it.
Abel tries to pull guard but Holk holds him up against the cage and eventually Abel drops back down to his feet.
Cheikh Holk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allisha Abel.
Holk lands an uppercut.
Holk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holk lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holk lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Holk working Abel over with knees to the body.
Holk lands a shot to the body.
Holk lands with a short shot to the head.
Holk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Holk.
Holk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abel is still on wobbly legs! Can Holk finish him?
Holk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holk scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abel seems to have recovered his senses.
Holk misses with a knee to the head.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
Holk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abel or not.
Holk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abel being controlled against the cage.
Abel can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheikh Holk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allisha Abel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Abel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holk as he jumps to the side.

Holk has Abel up against the cage in a clinch.
Holk lands a nice knee to the body.
Holk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Holk.
A short right from Holk on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holk pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holk scores with a shoulder strike.
Holk is struggling to control the position.
Holk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheikh Holk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holk smiles and moves away.

Holk rushes Abel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Holk leaning against his opponent.
Abel takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holk lands a hook that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Holk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abel blocks it with crossed arms.
Holk trying to land knees to the body.
Holk crunches a lovely knee into Abel's ribcage.
Holk lands a shoulder strike.
Holk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holk lands a shoulder strike.
Abel is trying to pull guard but Holk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cheikh Holk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allisha Abel.
Abel avoiding damage as Holk throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Holk scores with a nice short uppercut.

Abel jumps into guard, dragging Holk to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Abel has tightened it up now! Holk should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Allisha Abel!
Allisha Abel is the new lightweight champion!