MGFL 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikki Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lao Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benz comes to the cage accompanied by get it on the floor. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Benz
vs
Kong

176 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikki Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lao Kong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz wants to clinch.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Benz.

Kong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Benz!
Kong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kong raining down shots from the mount!

Kong has control of Benz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Benz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Benz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Benz fending off the submission attempt from Kong.
Benz trying to control the action but Kong just sinks the hooks in.
Kong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kong misses with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kong.

Kong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kong looks gassed!

Kong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kong gets his hands free as Benz looks to control.
Benz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Benz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Benz holding both Kong 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Benz fending off the submission attempt from Kong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kong trying to control momentarily.
Kong has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong gets his hands free as Benz looks to control.
Benz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kong biding his time, controlling Benz.
Kong misses with an elbow to the head.

Kong working for the choke.
Kong controlling well, preventing Benz from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong misses with punches from the back.
Kong missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Benz ducks down to avoid it.
Kong lands a two punch combo.
Benz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Benz.
Benz tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Benz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong closes the distance and clinches up with Benz, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes Benz against the cage but Benz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benz moves away from the strike by Kong.
Benz slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong throws the left hand but Benz avoids the punch easily.
Benz moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.

Benz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
Benz is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Kong fails to pull guard.

Kong pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benz is looking to stand up but Kong won't let him.

Kong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benz is looking to stand up but Kong won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Benz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Benz is sitting in close to Kong's body. Kong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Benz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Benz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lao Kong!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vos
vs
Jackson

195 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Vos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vos moves into the clinch.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Vos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Vos misses with a hook from the clinch.

Vos drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

It looks like Will Jackson has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Vos.
A right hand to the body from Vos.
Jackson looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vos holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Vos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vos moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Vos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vos tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vos manages to avoid it.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vos breaks from the clinch.

Vos forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

Vos breaks from the clinch.
Jackson stuns Vos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vos tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vos ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Vos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vos drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Vos dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Vos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen RUSSIAN FUNK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dillinger
vs
Emelianenko

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
233 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Emelianenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bruce Dillinger has been cut.
Emelianenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dillinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillinger trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Dillinger cracks Emelianenko with a solid left hand.
Dillinger stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillinger is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Emelianenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dillinger stacks Emelianenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dillinger!
Dillinger trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Emelianenko tries to buck Dillinger off but Dillinger is having none of it.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dillinger's best efforts.
Dillinger trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Dillinger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Dillinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Dillinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Emelianenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Dillinger has control of the leg.
Emelianenko has hold of Dillinger's hands but Dillinger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Dillinger keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger passes to full mount!
Dillinger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dillinger unloading with bombs!
Emelianenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dillinger lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger controlling from mount.
Dillinger landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Dillinger's attempts to control the action.
Dillinger controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Dillinger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Dillinger with a series of wild strikes but Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Emelianenko lands a jab to the head.
Bruce Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger takes a jab right on the kisser.

Bruce Dillinger's cut is getting worse.
A left and a right from Emelianenko both land. Nice combination.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Dillinger off the cage and back into rage.

Bruce Dillinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillinger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Emelianenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillinger's head.

Dillinger is rocked!
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dillinger takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Emelianenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Thoupos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sour Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thoupos comes to the cage accompanied by Opposite of Adults. Alexander Thoupos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Thoupos
vs
Diesel

188 cm
23
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Thoupos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sour Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel blocks a jab.
Diesel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diesel.

Thoupos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesel wants to control but Thoupos postures up.
Diesel tries to control but Thoupos manages to take his back.
Thoupos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel prevents Thoupos from getting a body triangle.
Thoupos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Thoupos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Thoupos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel is trying to stand back up.
Diesel prevents Thoupos from getting a body triangle.
Thoupos controls the action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexander Thoupos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thoupos throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thoupos misses with the combination.

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.
Thoupos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thoupos fails with a takedown attempt.
Thoupos walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoupos is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Thoupos circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters circling a little - Thoupos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diesel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thoupos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Thoupos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoupos is breathing heavily.
Thoupos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Diesel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diesel working away.
Thoupos parries the strikes from Diesel easily there. Diesel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thoupos to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thoupos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thoupos can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel lands some shots froms side control.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thoupos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thoupos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back!

Thoupos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thoupos is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thoupos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Thoupos let's go of the attempt for now.
Thoupos is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Thoupos controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sour Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Thoupos lands with a cross.

Thoupos clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Thoupos is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thoupos.

Thoupos breaks the clinch.
Diesel defending well as Thoupos loads up on a big left hand.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoupos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoupos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Thoupos misses.

Thoupos moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Thoupos manages to get underhooks.
Thoupos lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos wants a takedown but no success here.

Thoupos breaks the clinch.
Thoupos misses with a two punch combination.
Thoupos needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.

Thoupos clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Thoupos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel tries to score a body lock takedown but Thoupos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Thoupos.

Thoupos breaks from the clinch.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thoupos tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thoupos to the ground. Thoupos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Thoupos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Thoupos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thoupos won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thoupos dives into side control.
Diesel is looking to regain half guard here but Thoupos keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel tries to control but Thoupos manages to take his back.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thoupos.
Diesel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Thoupos biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Thoupos struggling to land strikes to the head as Diesel covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel is keeping busy.
Thoupos is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thoupos controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Thoupos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thoupos throwing sloppy strikes.
Diesel trying to get back to his feet but Thoupos is in full control for now.
Diesel covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Thoupos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Diesel is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thoupos with a jab.
Thoupos motions for Diesel to come forward. Thoupos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thoupos connects with a looping right hand.

Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thoupos controlling the position for now.
Thoupos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diesel.
Thoupos gets full guard.
Thoupos trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thoupos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoupos is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel cracks Thoupos with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diesel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diesel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thoupos keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thoupos.
Diesel swings for the body but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Thoupos takes the fight into the clinch.
Thoupos taking a breather.

Thoupos manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos throws a nice outside leg kick.

Thoupos has closed the distance and engaged Diesel in a clinch.
Thoupos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Thoupos works on Diesel's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel tries to break the clinch but Thoupos is controlling the position.

Thoupos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thoupos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thoupos with a hook.

Thoupos clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Thoupos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thoupos cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Thoupos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thoupos throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Thoupos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diesel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Thoupos manages to get underhooks.

Thoupos breaks from the clinch.

Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diesel prevents Thoupos from improving his position.
Thoupos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thoupos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diesel.
Thoupos trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thoupos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Thoupos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diesel closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diesel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thoupos wants to get back to his feet.
Diesel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diesel working over Thoupos with some ground and pound. Thoupos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Diesel there.
Thoupos is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel landing some decent shots from guard.
Diesel throws and elbow that misses. Thoupos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diesel's guard. Nice move by Thoupos!
Thoupos trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thoupos won't allow Diesel to get back to his feet.

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 Alexander Thoupos.
Well Thoupos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Thoupos!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Birger Gagnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sealey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sealey's choice of entrance music: Here we go!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gagnum
vs
Sealey

182 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Birger Gagnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Sealey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sealey doesn't manage to clinch there - Gagnum circles away.
Gagnum wants to clinch up but Sealey keeps it at a distance.

Gagnum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gagnum prevents Sealey from getting back to his feet.
Sealey is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gagnum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gagnum is stalling in the full guard.
Gagnum stopping the sweep attempt from Sealey.
Sealey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sealey looking to control.
Sealey is looking to stand up but Gagnum isn't so interested in that idea.
Gagnum wants to pass the guard but Sealey is keeping the position.
Sealey keeping moving, preventing Gagnum from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gagnum shoots in for a takedown but Sealey shows good takedown defense.
Gagnum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sealey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gagnum wants to clinch up but Sealey keeps it at a distance.
Gagnum moves in looking to clinch but Sealey pushes him off.
Sealey punishes Gagnum's body with a nice straight punch.
Sealey closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gagnum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sealey won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Gagnum politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gagnum prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gagnum prevents Sealey from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gagnum politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gagnum prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sealey wants to control but Gagnum postures up.
Gagnum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sealey is avoiding damage well.
Gagnum working away.
Gagnum grinds an elbow into Sealey's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnum happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gagnum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gagnum working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sealey is looking to reverse the position.
Gagnum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Gagnum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sealey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sealey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sealey is trying to control Gagnum's posture but Gagnum avoids it.

Gagnum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum trying to control the position but Sealey is working away.

Gagnum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sealey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gagnum is looking to take a break and control but Sealey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sealey wants to control but Gagnum postures up.
Sealey wants to get back to his feet but Gagnum drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Birger Gagnum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gagnum scores a takedown into full mount!
Sealey just holding on.

Gagnum has hold of Sealey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sealey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sealey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gagnum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sealey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sealey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sealey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gagnum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sealey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sealey is breathing heavily.

Gagnum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sealey is surviving well by controlling Gagnum's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sealey is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Sealey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gagnum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gagnum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gagnum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sealey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sealey and Gagnum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sealey wants to get back to his feet but Gagnum drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Sealey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gagnum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sealey!
Gagnum unloading with bombs!
Gagnum prevents Sealey from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnum fails to take his opponent's back.

Gagnum wants to finish this one by submission but Sealey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gagnum.
BOOM! Gagnum connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Gagnum is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sealey is trying to escape and Gagnum transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sealey is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gagnum! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Birger Gagnum!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Darko
vs
Yung

172 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Yung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Darko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yung taking a bit of punishment here - Darko scoring with strikes.
Yung is trying to control Darko's posture but Darko avoids it.
Darko avoids the strikes from the bottom by Yung.
Yung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Darko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Darko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung wants to control but Darko postures up.
Darko landing a few strikes.
Darko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yung tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yung some visible discomfort.

Yung is rocked!
Darko working away.
Yung is still in real trouble! Can Darko finish him?
Darko cracks Yung with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Darko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Yung is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Darko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Darko!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Koronkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Schaefer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sean Koronkovic's chin.

Schaefer
vs
Koronkovic

178 cm
21
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Crashforce Voodoo Labs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Koronkovic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koronkovic has Schaefer up against the cage in a clinch.

Koronkovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schaefer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koronkovic to the mat. Koronkovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koronkovic wants to stand and escape but Schaefer is having none of it.
Koronkovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koronkovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koronkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schaefer thows a big elbow that misses.
Schaefer trying to control but Koronkovic is working from the bottom.
Koronkovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schaefer stands up over Koronkovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koronkovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schaefer manages to pass to side control.
Koronkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schaefer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koronkovic has his hands clasped together around Schaefer's back. He's all about the action.
Koronkovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer is nestled in close to Koronkovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Schaefer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Koronkovic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Schaefer!
Ben Schaefer retains his welterweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bengt Andre Eikaas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eikaas comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - On The Eve Of War. Parker has chosen Young as his entrance music. Michael Parker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andre Eikaas
vs
Parker

188 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
217 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bengt Andre Eikaas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Parker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikaas misses the jab.
Eikaas fails with an attempt to clinch.

Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker effectively controlling the action here.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker cracks Eikaas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eikaas on the side of the head.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eikaas.

Parker forces Eikaas back against the cage and clinches.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Eikaas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eikaas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eikaas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Eikaas with an 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Eikaas's head back.

Eikaas is rocked!
Eikaas misses with a series of wild punches.

Parker clinches.
Eikaas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eikaas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Michael Parker has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikaas tries to clinch

and Parker moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eikaas.
Eikaas lands with a left to the head.
Eikaas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Parker.
Parker just leaning against Eikaas, taking a breather.
Eikaas lands with a right to the head.
Eikaas wants a takedown.
Parker is pushing Eikaas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Eikaas is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eikaas has his back to the cage.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Eikaas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bengt Andre Eikaas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eikaas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eikaas misses with the combination.

Parker cracks Eikaas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eikaas to stand back up!
Oh Eikaas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Eikaas moves into the clinch successfully.
Eikaas seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker keeps control of Eikaas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eikaas looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
Eikaas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Eikaas is breathing heavily.
Parker blocking some punches.

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

Parker has closed the distance and engaged Eikaas in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Parker - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
Eikaas being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eikaas looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Eikaas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Eikaas closes the distance looking to clinch

and Parker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eikaas's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker controls from within his opponent's guard.

Eikaas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eikaas has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.

Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eikaas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Eikaas's legs - danger averted.

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.
Eikaas wants to stand and escape but Parker is having none of it.

Parker drops back looking for a leg! Eikaas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eikaas manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Eikaas's guard.

Eikaas looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eikaas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Parker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eikaas tries to clinch
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Eikaas throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Eikaas throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a right and a left that Eikaas avoids nicely.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Michael Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eikaas misses the shot to the body.

Parker has closed the distance and engaged Eikaas in a clinch.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Eikaas misses.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eikaas. Eikaas obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Eikaas finds it's way through Parker's defenses.

Parker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eikaas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Eikaas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eikaas is looking for a sweep.
Parker slows the pace down.
Eikaas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikaas trying to control but Parker postures up.
Parker controlling the action here.

Parker stands up and beckons Eikaas to join him on the feet.
Parker scores with the left hand. Eikaas knows he should have avoided that one.
Eikaas closes the distance looking to clinch

and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eikaas letting Parker take a breather here.
Eikaas misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas is leaning against Parker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eikaas has Parker pressed against the cage.

Eikaas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eikaas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Eikaas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eikaas tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Eikaas is looking to clinch.
Eikaas tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eikaas wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eikaas manages to avoid it.

Eikaas gets caught flat footed, as Parker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Eikaas is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.

Eikaas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eikaas is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Parker postures up.
Parker stands and throws Eikaas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eikaas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Eikaas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eikaas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Parker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Eikaas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas working a defensive guard but Parker passes into half guard.

Eikaas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker is taking a breather. Eikaas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker tries to stand and escape but Eikaas is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Parker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Parker stuffs the takedown.

Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Eikaas gets an underhook and turns Parker into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Eikaas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
Eikaas lands a nice uppercut.
Parker is pushing Eikaas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eikaas has him pressed against the cage.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eikaas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eikaas pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikaas misses with a punch to the body.
Eikaas looking to throw knees to the head but Parker is blocking nicely.
Eikaas misses with some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eikaas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eikaas lands a nice uppercut.

Eikaas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker pushes Eikaas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eikaas tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eikaas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker lands a jab.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Parker throws a head kick but Eikaas moves out of range.
Eikaas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eikaas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas tries to clinch

and Parker moves into the clinch.
Eikaas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eikaas connects with a knee to the head.
Eikaas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eikaas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
Eikaas is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Eikaas into the cage.
Eikaas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eikaas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eikaas misses with a knee to the head.

Eikaas tightens his grip and picks Parker up, before dumping him to the ground. Parker manages to land in guard.
Parker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Parker pushes Eikaas off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Eikaas tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Bengt Andre Eikaas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eikaas throws a head kick that misses.
Eikaas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eikaas is looking to clinch.
Eikaas throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.

Parker moves into range and clinches up with Eikaas.
Parker blocks a body shot from Eikaas.
Eikaas slowing the pace effectively.
Eikaas is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eikaas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eikaas tries to pull guard but Parker holds him up against the cage and eventually Eikaas drops back down to his feet.
Eikaas looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Eikaas wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bengt Andre Eikaas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker slowing the pace effectively.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Eikaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eikaas wants to clinch
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Eikaas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eikaas wants to clinch

and Parker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parker.

Eikaas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Parker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Parker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Parker is looking to clinch but Eikaas is avoiding it.
Eikaas wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Parker looks to land a combination but Eikaas avoids it well.
Eikaas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eikaas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Eikaas is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikaas connects with a solid leg kick.
Eikaas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Eikaas tries to clinch up.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Eikaas tries to clinch
and Parker counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikaas closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Eikaas clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Eikaas.
Eikaas is trying to stall.
Parker dodges an elbow strike from Eikaas.

Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eikaas shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.

Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eikaas struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
Eikaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eikaas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Eikaas misses
and Eikaas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eikaas misses with a double jab
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eikaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Parker.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Eikaas is out of range.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker scores with a jab. Eikaas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eikaas tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Parker stops a takedown attempt from Eikaas.
Michael Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eikaas lands an uppercut.
Parker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eikaas looking to slow down the pace here.
Parker tries to pull guard but Eikaas holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Eikaas is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bengt Andre Eikaas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Eikaas clinches with his opponent.
Eikaas looking to slow down the pace here.

Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eikaas tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas looking for a takedown.
Eikaas is looking to control Parker's arms but Parker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eikaas has his back to the cage.

Parker manages to break the clinch.

Parker clinches.
Parker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eikaas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eikaas looks to clinch

and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eikaas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Eikaas connects with a knee to the head.
Parker blocking some punches.
Eikaas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Eikaas gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eikaas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Eikaas wants to control the position but Parker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Parker is taking a breather. Eikaas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eikaas gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michael Parker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eikaas throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eikaas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Eikaas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker avoids the elbow strike from Eikaas, against the cage.
Eikaas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Eikaas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Eikaas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eikaas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker throws a series of punches but Eikaas avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Eikaas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eikaas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eikaas is looking to clinch.
Eikaas shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikaas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eikaas at a distance.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eikaas tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eikaas shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Eikaas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Parker misses.
Eikaas lands a nice shot to the body.
Eikaas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eikaas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker clinches but Eikaas breaks the clinch
and Eikaas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eikaas. That did some damage!
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eikaas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eikaas lands a two punch combo.
Parker looks to land a combination but Eikaas avoids it well.
Eikaas tries to clinch up.

Parker clinches up with Eikaas and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker controlling the action here for a moment.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Eikaas has the dominant position.
Eikaas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eikaas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Eikaas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eikaas throws an elbow but it misses.
Eikaas lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker tries to break free but Eikaas pushes him back against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eikaas can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.

Eikaas breaks the clinch.
Eikaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Eikaas.
Eikaas wants to clinch.
Eikaas circles away from the clinch attempt

and Eikaas counters by moving into the clinch.
Eikaas lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Eikaas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parker is defending well for now.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eikaas has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eikaas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eikaas landing knees to the head.
Eikaas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eikaas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Eikaas misses with a punch on the inside.
Eikaas lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker can't break the clinch.
Parker trying to stall but Eikaas improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikaas connects with a knee to the head.
Eikaas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eikaas tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Eikaas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parker blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Eikaas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eikaas struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eikaas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parker's brow.
Parker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eikaas backwards.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Parker decides to pull guard.

Parker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengt Andre Eikaas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eikaas manages to get himself to full guard.
Michael Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Eikaas looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bengt Andre Eikaas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Parker!
Michael Parker is the new light heavyweight champion!