GDL 56 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 3687 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 449 p4p, 342 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gunnarsson
vs
Andersson

190 cm
23
213
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
220
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

MKFC
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses the jab.

Andersson gets a double leg takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position.
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunnarsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson stands up over Gunnarsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Andersson feints the counter takedown.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gunnarsson clinches up with Andersson and pushes him back against the cage.

Andersson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunnarsson uses from the top position.

Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson passes into half guard.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.

Andersson lands a couple of elbows.
Andersson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Andersson is now in half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Andersson slips a nice elbow through Gunnarsson's hands, connecting with Gunnarsson's forehead.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Andersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gunnarsson leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Andersson.
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Gunnarsson blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.

Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson works over Gunnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson is pushing down on Gunnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gunnarsson is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Gunnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Andersson.
Gunnarsson controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunnarsson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him.
Andersson postures up in Gunnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunnarsson sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andersson trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Andersson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frank Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunnarsson keeps working.
Andersson with the ground and pound but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Andersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Gunnarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andersson tries to pull guard but Gunnarsson won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunnarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Andersson successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.

Andersson looking for a guillotine here but Gunnarsson defends easily.
Gunnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.

Andersson has his foot on Gunnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully.

Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Andersson moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is really struggling to control Andersson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andersson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson gets underhooks to prevent Andersson's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson.

Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.

Andersson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gunnarsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Gunnarsson has hold of Andersson's hands but Andersson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank Andersson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson stalling.
Andersson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yo Biath im back on track ...Superman delux mfkers'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 3658 p4p, 4193 weight class) and John Tromble (ranked 127 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Tromble enters the cage!

Hamundarson
vs
Tromble

193 cm
22
300
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
21
240
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Hamundarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamundarson closes the distance and clinches up with Tromble , looking for a takedown. Hamundarson pushes Tromble against the cage but Tromble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamundarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Tromble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hamundarson moves out of range as Tromble strikes.
Tromble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tromble walks into a stiff left hand from Hamundarson.
Hamundarson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tromble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tromble looks to land a left hand but Hamundarson moved out of range nicely.
Hamundarson goes for a double leg but Tromble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tromble continues to drive forward.
Tromble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tromble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamundarson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tromble . Hamundarson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamundarson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamundarson lands a slapping body shot.
Hamundarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tromble defends well and Hamundarson ends up having to push Tromble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Hamundarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson has a takedown stuffed.
Gunnar Hamundarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamundarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown but Tromble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamundarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamundarson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tromble sprawls well. He's pushed Hamundarson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamundarson goes for a double leg but Tromble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tromble continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Tromble . Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hamundarson. Those never looked like landing.
Tromble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hamundarson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamundarson throws a head kick that misses.

Hamundarson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamundarson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamundarson leaning his opponent against the cage.

Tromble breaks the clinch.

Hamundarson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tromble wants to break free but Hamundarson has control.

Hamundarson pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamundarson keeping full guard, as Tromble tries to pass.
Tromble slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamundarson keeps working.
Hamundarson is looking to reverse the position.
Tromble working away.
Hamundarson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tromble .
Hamundarson is looking for a sweep.
Tromble working the head and body with strikes.
Hamundarson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tromble is controlling him well.
Tromble fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tromble working away.
Hamundarson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamundarson tries to buck Tromble off but Tromble is having none of it.
Tromble scoring with punches from side control.
Hamundarson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tromble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tromble is looking to take a break and control but Hamundarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamundarson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Tromble will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tromble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamundarson.
Hamundarson ducks under a wild hook from Tromble .
Tromble throws a series of punches but Hamundarson moves out of range.
Hamundarson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tromble to score with a decent uppercut.
Tromble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hamundarson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamundarson moves in looking to clinch but Tromble pushes him off.
Tromble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamundarson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tromble takes a swing at Hamundarson's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tromble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamundarson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Hamundarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hamundarson closes the distance and pushes Tromble back into the cage.

Hamundarson manages to break the clinch.
Hamundarson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamundarson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tromble throws out the jab.
Hamundarson tries to counter by clinching up but Tromble breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunnar Hamundarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamundarson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamundarson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson goes for a double leg but Tromble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tromble continues to drive forward.
Tromble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hamundarson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tromble circles away quickly and effectively.
John Tromble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tromble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamundarson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tromble stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamundarson. Hamundarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamundarson slips under a jab.
Tromble throws a body punch but Hamundarson moves out of range.
Tromble swinging wildly here.
Tromble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamundarson.
Tromble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson throws a series of punches but Tromble moves out of range.
Tromble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamundarson.
Tromble looks to throw the jab but Hamundarson is out of range.
Hamundarson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hamundarson slips a straight right by Tromble .
Tromble throws a right and a left that Hamundarson avoids nicely.
Hamundarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamundarson.
Hamundarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tromble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hamundarson rushes Tromble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tromble can't break the clinch.
Tromble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamundarson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Tromble 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tromble tries to circle away but Hamundarson has him pinned against the cage.
Tromble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamundarson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tromble breaks from the clinch.
Hamundarson wants to clinch up but Tromble keeps it at a distance.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tromble sprawls well. Tromble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamundarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamundarson tries to clinch but Tromble is having none of it.
John Tromble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tromble blocks a head kick by Hamundarson.
Hamundarson looks for a takedown but Tromble sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tromble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamundarson dives in and grabs Tromble 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tromble pushes down on Hamundarson's head and hops out.
Tromble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamundarson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tromble .
Hamundarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hamundarson lands a right hook to the body.

Hamundarson drives through and clinches with Tromble against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tromble 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tromble wants to break free but Hamundarson has control.
Hamundarson looking to stall.
Tromble wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamundarson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromble wants to break free but Hamundarson has control.
Hamundarson tries to pull guard but Tromble holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamundarson drops back down to his feet.

Hamundarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamundarson darts in looking for a takedown but Tromble gets double underhooks and turns Hamundarson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Hamundarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamundarson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamundarson is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Tromble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hamundarson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tromble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tromble misses with a body shot.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tromble as he jumps to the side.
Tromble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tromble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tromble throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hamundarson counters with a series of strikes. Tromble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamundarson shoots in and drives through. Tromble sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Tromble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Tromble misses.
Tromble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tromble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamundarson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tromble .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamundarson.
Tromble misses with an uppercut.
Hamundarson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tromble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hamundarson clinches up with Tromble and pushes him back against the cage.
Tromble tries to break the clinch but Hamundarson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tromble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamundarson slips under a jab.
Hamundarson shoots in for a double leg but Tromble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tromble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamundarson's head backwards.
Tromble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamundarson tries to clinch up.
Tromble misses the shot to the body.
Tromble misses with a body shot
and Hamundarson counters with a series of strikes. Tromble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamundarson lands a front kick.
Hamundarson tries to clinch up but Tromble circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamundarson moves away from the strike by Tromble .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson wants to clinch up but Tromble keeps it at a distance.
Tromble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tromble digs a good body shot into Hamundarson's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamundarson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tromble counters with a single leg into guard. Hamundarson didn't expect that.
Tromble looking to pass the guard.
Tromble is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamundarson has wrist control.
Tromble slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tromble landing a few strikes.
Gunnar Hamundarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Tromble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tromble prevents Hamundarson from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Tromble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tromble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tromble !
A victorious John Tromble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank White (ranked 24953 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 524 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Wiener

167 cm
19
157
0 - 3 - 1

225 cm
21
153
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Glomco Nutrition

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 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Frank White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Wiener throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Wiener's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wiener throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A solid body kick from Wiener.
Frank White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiener pushes White away with a front kick.
White moves in looking to clinch but Wiener pushes him off.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiener shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White drives through and clinches with Wiener against the cage.
Wiener leaning against his opponent.
Wiener blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White tries to break the clinch but Wiener is controlling the position.
White avoiding damage as Wiener throws knees to the body.
Wiener controlling the action here for a moment.

Wiener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter Wiener is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiener keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

White closes the distance and clinches.

Wiener manages to break the clinch.
Wiener swats away the attempt to clinch by White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiener.
Wiener keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

White shoots in and bounces Wiener off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wiener, up you get!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiener circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Wiener's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Wiener feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiener is just out of range.
Wiener lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wiener slips a jab and a cross from White.
Wiener slips a jab from White.
Wiener thinks about the counter body kick.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Wiener pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wiener's head.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White throws the left hand but Wiener avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiener manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiener swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Wiener defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiener.
Wiener thumps White with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiener - that will leave a mark!
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!
Wiener blocks a head kick by White.
A jab from White misses.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWiener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Walter Wiener will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

White misses with a straight right.
White throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses with a left hand
and Wiener counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Wiener counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off.
Wiener throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiener at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Wiener gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is standing up over Wiener. Wiener looks to escape but White dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wiener tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wiener on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to keep control of the position but Wiener is staying busy.
Wiener is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wiener is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by White.
A lull in the action here.
White biding his time, controlling Wiener.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wiener staying busy and making it hard for White to control.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiener is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank White dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiener moves away.
And Wiener responds with a good body kick, but White manages to step out the way in time.
Wiener pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White wants to slow Wiener down by chopping away at his legs.
White tests Wiener's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frank White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White tries to clinch up but Wiener circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiener scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener lands with a slapping head kick.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
White looks to land a left hand but Wiener moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener scores with a leg kick.
Walter Wiener seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiener misses with a head kick.
White throws a low kick but Wiener moves out of range easily.

White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Wiener has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. White has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Wiener breaks the clinch.
Wiener chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wiener.
Wiener tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White is looking to counter the offense by Wiener and move into the clinch.
Wiener avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiener slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiener looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White tries to clinch up.
Wiener throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wiener checks it well.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiener can pounce on him.
Wiener avoids a kick to the body.
White is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wiener's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
White lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wiener takes one to the chin there.
Nice takedown defense from Wiener. No joy for White on that attempt.
Wiener scores with a push kick.
White blocks the body kick.
Wiener blocks a head kick by White.
Wiener takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiener.
White throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily.
Wiener let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White takes a swing at Wiener's ribcage but misses.
Wiener replies with a solid counter kick to the body but White blocks it well.

White looking to score a takedown here. Wiener is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Wiener's guard.
Wiener wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White trying to control but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Wiener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wiener has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Wiener!
Walter Wiener seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim O Neil (ranked 2002 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 218 p4p, 249 weight class). 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.

O Neil
vs
Kock

176 cm
21
148
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
140
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock throws a chopping leg kick but O Neil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Kock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Neil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Neil tries to get out of the position.
Kock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kock winds up and cracks O Neil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kock controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Neil kicks Kock off and gets back to his feet.

Kock scores with a takedown into O Neil's guard.
O Neil is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kock dives into side control.

O Neil wants to get back to his feet but Kock drags him back down.
Kock controls the position.
O Neil pushes Kock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Neil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kock on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock wants to control but O Neil is keeping him busy.
Kock misses with the ground and pound.
Kock trying to control the position but O Neil is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Neil is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
O Neil seems a little lost for a moment, as Kock dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil parries the strikes from Kock easily there. Kock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable O Neil to escape.
Kock working the ground and pound from side control.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock working the ground and pound.
Kock misses with the ground and pound.
O Neil is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
O Neil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kock shoots in and drives through. O Neil sprawls well.
Kock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O Neil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jim O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

O Neil moves into range and clinches up with Kock.

Kock breaks from the clinch.
O Neil looks to clinch
and Kock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Neil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil tries to clinch
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!

O Neil has closed the distance and engaged Kock in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil tries to stall but Kock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kock is stalling here.
O Neil slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock pushes O Neil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kock jabs O Neil right on the nose. O Neil blinks but takes it well.

O Neil has Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
O Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
O Neil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kock is trying to trip O Neil. He has hold of a leg but O Neil is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
O Neil wants to stand and escape but Kock is having none of it.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Neil wants to get back to his feet but Kock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock works over O Neil with some ground and pound from guard.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
O Neil wants to stand up but Kock is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kock throws a right and a left that O Neil avoids nicely.
As Kock looks to move away, O Neil throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
We've been told by O Neil's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Neil tries to clinch
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Neil tries to clinch up.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
O Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock scores with a jab. O Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kock.
O Neil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by Kock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil is looking to clinch but Kock is avoiding it.
Kock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Neil if he has to take too many more of those.

Kock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Batang Kock has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Neil wants to stand and escape but Kock is having none of it.
O Neil keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock prevents O Neil from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Neil wants to stand but Kock is controlling the position.
Kock works over O Neil with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock stops O Neil from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kock scores with a jab. O Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Neil misses with a double jab
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock lands a glancing blow to the side of O Neil's head.
O Neil wants to clinch.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

O Neil clinches.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
O Neil is trying to maintain a safe position but Kock gets an underhook and turns O Neil into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by O Neil.
O Neil misses with some punches.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
Jim O Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Neil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Neil lands a nice uppercut.
Kock tries a body shot but O Neil blocks it.
A short left from O Neil.
Kock cracks O Neil with a nice body shot.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Neil.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
Kock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kock tries to break the clinch but O Neil is controlling the position.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Kock blocking some punches.
O Neil tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock blocking some punches.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Kock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Kock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Neil's elbow.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock looking to slow down the pace here.
O Neil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Neil takes a shot to the head.
Kock is trying to stall.
O Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
O Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
O Neil tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from O Neil.
Kock trying to stall but O Neil improves his position.
Kock blocks a body shot from O Neil.
Kock gets through O Neil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil stalling in the clinch but Kock improves position.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim O Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neil avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim O Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!