A.O.R.G 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Jonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jonsen
vs
Lance

200 cm
24
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

176 cm
22
192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#
TGC WEAR

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Jonsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jonsen closes the distance and clinches.

Jonsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lance.

Lance looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jonsen!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lance controlling from mount.
Lance working the ground and pound effectively.
Jonsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lance on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lance content just to control the position here.
Jonsen is squirming around, avoiding Lance's attempts to control the action.
Jonsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance controlling his opponent.
Jonsen wants to hold on but Lance pushes him away.
Lance controlling from the full mount.
Jonsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jonsen has given up his back here. Will Lance look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lance tries to keep control of the position but Jonsen is staying busy.
What can Jonsen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Lance is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jonsen is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Lance!
A victorious Rick Lance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Перемен. 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.

Boykiy
vs
Van Der Hoef

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
212 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fighters First 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Van Der Hoef!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykiy misses with a wild combination.
Van Der Hoef throws a series of punches but Boykiy avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Boykiy does no damage.
Van Der Hoef fails with the takedown
and Boykiy counters with a nice leg kick.
Boykiy connects with a high kick.

It looks like Rafael Van Der Hoef has been cut.
Boykiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boykiy slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Hoef.
Boykiy is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boykiy - that will leave a mark!
Van Der Hoef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Hoef misses with a hook. Boykiy ducked under it nicely.

Boykiy forces Van Der Hoef back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boykiy pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Boykiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Der Hoef looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Boykiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Boykiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Hoef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Boykiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef trying to control but Boykiy is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoef preventing the sweep.
Boykiy keeping full guard, as Van Der Hoef tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimas Boykiy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dimas Boykiy waved his t-shirt featuring The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«'s logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siergiej Molotow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotow comes to the ring accompanied by Fight. Boykin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Пересмотри. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dimentiy Boykin enters the ring!

Molotow
vs
Boykin

192 cm
26
266 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

197 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siergiej Molotow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotow lands with a nice body punch.

Boykin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Molotow drags the fight down to the ground.

Boykin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Boykin drops back looking for a leg! Molotow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molotow manages to kick Boykin off! Boykin jumps back into Molotow's guard.
Molotow wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boykin 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.
Boykin tries to free his leg and advance position but Molotow is retaining full guard.

Boykin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boykin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boykin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Boykin 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Molotow holds on and takes a little breather.

Boykin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boykin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Molotow screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boykin! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dimentiy Boykin!
Dimentiy Boykin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«, into his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Alson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesean Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alson comes into the arena with Kasabian - Switchblade Smiles blaring out of the sound system. Paul Alson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lesean Mccoy's chin.

Alson
vs
Mccoy

175 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Alson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lesean Mccoy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy throws a right and a left that both miss.

Alson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alson trying to control but Mccoy is working from the bottom.
Alson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mccoy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alson wants to control from the top but Mccoy keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mccoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mccoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alson is one step ahead there.
Mccoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccoy controlling Alson's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alson with a jab.
Mccoy throws a hook but Alson blocks it.

Alson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mccoy to the ground. Alson is now in Mccoy's guard.
Alson stands and throws Mccoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alson lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mccoy tries to bench press Alson off him but Alson keeps the position.
Alson is chipping away with strikes.
Mccoy tries to improve position but can't.
Alson happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Mccoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mccoy tries to buck Alson off but Alson is having none of it.
Mccoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alson off and has taken his back!
Mccoy scores with punches from the back.
Alson is trying to get back to his feet but Mccoy has full control of the position and if anything, Alson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mccoy on the ground.
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!
Mccoy punishes Alson with strikes from the back mount.
Alson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Alson showing good submission defense here.
Alson takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mccoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Alson manages to escape to his feet.
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!

Alson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alson blocks the strikes from Mccoy.
Mccoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mccoy wants to get back to his feet.
Alson trying to control the action but Mccoy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mccoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mccoy working a defensive guard here.
Alson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy controls Alson momentarily but Alson frees himself.

Mccoy looking for a triangle here. Alson is fighting it but it looks tight! Mccoy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lesean Mccoy!
In his post fight interview, Lesean Mccoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torino V U C K O (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eek Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

V U C K O
vs
Kee

200 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino V U C K O!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eek Kee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kee drives through with a takedown into guard.
V U C K O is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
V U C K O wants to sweep but no luck.
Kee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
V U C K O manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kee manages to get himself to full guard.
V U C K O trying to control the position from guard on top but Kee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
V U C K O trying to control the position from guard on top but Kee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kee keeping moving, preventing V U C K O from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Torino V U C K O wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. V U C K O quickly recovers to half guard.
V U C K O is trying to get back to full guard.
Kee is keen to just control but V U C K O is a slippery customer.
V U C K O wants to get back to full guard.
V U C K O is not content to let Kee control the position.
V U C K O tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kee trying to control from half guard but V U C K O is working away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eek Kee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kee throws a right hand that V U C K O ducks under and follows up with a left that V U C K O also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. V U C K O tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kee is in V U C K O's guard.
V U C K O will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kee wants to pass the guard but V U C K O is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
V U C K O keeping moving, preventing Kee from controlling successfully.
Kee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
V U C K O is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
V U C K O trying to control the position.
Kee looking to pass the guard.
Kee preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Torino V U C K O just wasn't active enough.

Kee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching V U C K O on his heels. He'll look to pass V U C K O's guard now, I'm sure.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but V U C K O is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kee landing some decent shots from guard.
V U C K O working a defensive guard here.
V U C K O has control of Kee's left arm, preventing Kee from doing any damage.

Kee 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.
V U C K O manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kee is looking to improve his position but V U C K O isn't that keen on the idea.
V U C K O moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

V U C K O is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
V U C K O is throwing strikes by Kee counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Kee regains half guard.

V U C K O wants to work for an arm triangle but Kee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kee wants to control but V U C K O is keeping busy.
Kee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torino V U C K O dominated that round.
That's time! V U C K O's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kee trying to control the position but V U C K O is working away.
Kee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kee stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Kee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

V U C K O pulls guard effortlessly.
V U C K O throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
V U C K O has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kee has passed into side control.
V U C K O tries to bench press Kee off him but Kee keeps the position.
Kee throws a strike aimed at the side of V U C K O's head but V U C K O avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kee working away.

Kee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
V U C K O is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kee is breathing heavily.
V U C K O wants to get back to full guard.
V U C K O moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
V U C K O is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
V U C K O sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kee defending well though.
Kee tries to kick V U C K O off but V U C K O keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
V U C K O seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
V U C K O passes to full mount!
V U C K O throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O trying to control but Kee is having none of it.
V U C K O prevents Kee from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
V U C K O unloads with some shots from mount but Kee bucks and avoids them well.
Kee tries to buck V U C K O off but he can't manage it.
Kee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as V U C K O tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
V U C K O takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
V U C K O misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kee wants to hold on but V U C K O pushes him away.
V U C K O looking to ground and pound but Kee is blocking nicely.
Kee avoids a series of strikes thrown by V U C K O.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

V U C K O looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
V U C K O looking to finish with strikes here!
V U C K O putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kee is squirming around, avoiding V U C K O's attempts to control the action.
Kee is trying desperately to improve position.
V U C K O wants to control the pace but Kee is squirming around nicely.
Kee is trying desperately to improve position.
V U C K O trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kee avoids a series of strikes thrown by V U C K O.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kee has left one of his arms exposed and V U C K O doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kee screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torino V U C K O!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine's entrance music is ES Posthumus. A fine choice. Gold has chosen All of the Lights as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Raine
vs
Gold

181 cm
25
167 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
33
156 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Wolfpack Threadz
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Gold!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raine shoots in looking for a takedown. Gold tries to sprawl out of it but Raine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raine misses with a jab, cross combination.

Raine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gold lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine tries to circle away but Gold has him pinned against the ropes.

Raine ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Raine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Raine is retaining full guard.
Gold wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Raine is trying to keep Gold in close.
Gold is pushing down on Raine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raine is fighting to maintain full guard but Gold has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine is pressing down on Gold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Gold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Raine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gold has gone for a leg lock! Raine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gold's guard.
Raine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raine wants to get up but he can't break Gold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Raine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gold!

Gold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raine struggling a bit here.
Raine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raine trying to hold on to Gold's head to control him but Gold postures up.
Raine manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raine wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Raine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raine trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Raine won't allow Gold to sweep him here.

Raine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gold dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold is pushing down on Raine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raine is fighting to maintain full guard but Gold has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gold.

Gold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gold is working for a kimura but Raine is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold prevents Raine from standing back up.
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 Aldo Raine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Raine throws a one two combo.
Raine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Raine.
Raine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raine lands a body shot.
Raine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raine tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Raine staying out of range there.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo Raine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raine tries to clinch up but Gold circles away and keeps his distance.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raine will feel that in the morning.
Raine throws a series of strikes that have Gold backpedaling.
Ari Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Raine pushes him off.
Raine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gold sprawls well. Gold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raine gets slowly back to his feet.
Raine closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Raine pushes Gold against the ropes but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold slips under a jab.

Raine clinches.
Gold is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Raine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine tries to circle away but Gold has him pinned against the ropes.
Raine lands a knee to the head.
Gold tries to land knees in the clinch but Raine avoids the damage to the body.
Gold lands a hook that snaps the head of Raine backwards.
Raine tries to break the clinch but Gold is controlling the position.

Raine pulls Gold into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold trying to control but Raine is working from the bottom.
Aldo Raine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Raine is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Raine tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
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!
Gold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Raine down.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Raine moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raine scores with a one two! Gold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a head kick.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raine on the side of the head.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raine moves away.
Raine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raine there as he acknowledges the shot.

Raine darts in and clinches Gold up against the ropes.
Raine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Raine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Raine is leaning against Gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Raine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gold smiles and moves away.
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!
Raine is looking to clinch but Gold is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Raine shoots in.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gold cracks the inside of Raine's front leg.
Gold tests Raine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo Raine is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raine lands a jab to the nose.
Raine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raine somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Raine dominated that second round.
That's time! Raine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Raine wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Raine throws a shot to the body.
Gold wants to clinch up but Raine keeps it at a distance.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold throws a body kick that misses.
Raine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raine manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Gold.
Raine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raine tries to clinch there but Gold circles away.
Raine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raine is looking to wear down Gold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Raine closes the distance and clinches.
Raine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gold just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Raine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raine just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Raine stalling against the ropes.
Aldo Raine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raine wants to break free but Gold has control.
Raine tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Gold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine blocks an uppercut.
Raine goes for a takedown attempt but Gold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Raine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.

Raine tries to keep at a distance but Gold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raine blocks a body shot from Gold.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Raine's ribcage. Raine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Raine shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Raine.
Raine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Raine tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Raine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raine!
Raine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raine misses with a takedown attempt

and Gold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raine avoids it.
Raine managing to block the knees to the body from Gold.
Gold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raine blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Raine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gold as Raine tries to tie him up.
Gold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Raine avoids it by throwing Gold back against the ropes.
Raine tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Gold.
Well Raine 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Aldo Raine!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Aldo Raine!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Aldo Raine!

Aldo Raine wins by unanimous decision!
Aldo Raine is the new lightweight champion!
Aldo Raine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.