A.O.R.G 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets's entrance music is Штиль. A fine choice. Harry Sinclair will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Boets
vs
Sinclair

195 cm
26
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
Sinclair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boets.
Sinclair checks a leg kick.

Boets closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boets lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boets trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Boets is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boets landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boets trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sinclair is looking for a triangle but Boets pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinclair has his foot on Boets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boets works his way back into a safe position though.
Boets scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Sinclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinclair keeping moving, preventing Boets from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sinclair has momentary wrist control but Boets slips an elbow through the middle.

Sinclair is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boets is aware though and is defending well.
Boets passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sinclair is looking for a sweep.
Boets lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sinclair down.
Sinclair tries to buck Boets off but Boets is having none of it.
Boets landing a few strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets wants to control but Sinclair is keeping him busy.
Boets lands an elbow.
Boets lands a strong strike to the head of Sinclair. That's dazed him! Boets looking to finish here. Sinclair is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Boets lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimon Boets!
Post fight, Dimon Boets stared into the camera and said 'Вот это прикол!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleshko Ciplin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eek Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ciplin
vs
Kee

185 cm
27
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

194 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oleshko Ciplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eek Kee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciplin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kee circles away.
Kee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kee.

It looks like Oleshko Ciplin has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ciplin.

Kee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ciplin sprawling to the canvas! Ciplin rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kee finish him?!

Ciplin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciplin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleshko Ciplin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Ciplin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kee lands with a punch from half guard.
Ciplin wants to control but Kee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A big strike lands for Kee! That's really hurt Ciplin and he's turned his back - Kee keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kee jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eek Kee!
Our winner, Eek Kee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ophas Iamsaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Thuan Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamsaard comes to the ring accompanied by Orono Wor Petchpun Highlight. Van Thuan Dang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Iamsaard
vs
Thuan Dang

175 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

160 cm
26
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophas Iamsaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Thuan Dang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iamsaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iamsaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang wants to clinch up but Iamsaard keeps it at a distance.
Iamsaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iamsaard wants to clinch.
Thuan Dang takes a swing at Iamsaard's ribcage but misses.
Thuan Dang digs a good body shot into Iamsaard's ribs.
Iamsaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iamsaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thuan Dang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Iamsaard closes the distance and pushes Thuan Dang back into the ropes.
Thuan Dang has Iamsaard pushed against the ropes.
Iamsaard working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iamsaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Iamsaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iamsaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Thuan Dang has double underhooks.
Iamsaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thuan Dang has him pressed against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries a body shot but Iamsaard blocks it.
Thuan Dang keeps control of Iamsaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuan Dang scores a nice knee to the body.
Iamsaard stalls.
Thuan Dang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iamsaard blocks it with crossed arms.
Thuan Dang pushes Iamsaard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuan Dang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iamsaard being controlled against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Thuan Dang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard is trying to break the clinch but Thuan Dang has him pressed against the ropes.
Thuan Dang taking a breather.
Thuan Dang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thuan Dang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iamsaard is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Thuan Dang fails to land.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang misses with a body punch.
Iamsaard slowing the pace effectively.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard blocks a body shot from Thuan Dang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang lands a knee to the body.
Thuan Dang misses with a knee strike.
Thuan Dang looks gassed!
Thuan Dang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Iamsaard has had enough of the clinch but Thuan Dang keeps him there for the moment.
Thuan Dang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iamsaard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iamsaard avoids it.
Thuan Dang leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iamsaard takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Thuan Dang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Iamsaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iamsaard throws a series of punches but Thuan Dang moves out of range.
Iamsaard throws a right hand that Thuan Dang ducks under and follows up with a left that Thuan Dang also avoids with ease.
Iamsaard misses the shot to the body.
Iamsaard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thuan Dang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thuan Dang fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuan Dang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuan Dang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thuan Dang misses with a wild combination.
Thuan Dang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iamsaard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Iamsaard does no damage.
Thuan Dang is breathing heavily.
Iamsaard throws a series of punches but Thuan Dang avoids them all with ease.
Thuan Dang is looking to clinch.
Iamsaard tries to bum rush Thuan Dang with a series of wild strikes but Thuan Dang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iamsaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thuan Dang counters with a two punch combo.
Thuan Dang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iamsaard moves away.
Thuan Dang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iamsaard.
No joy there for Iamsaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iamsaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang connects with a body shot that sends Iamsaard's belly button to the back.
Thuan Dang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iamsaard back to the ropes. Thuan Dang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Thuan Dang both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang motions for Iamsaard to come forward. Thuan Dang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thuan Dang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iamsaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thuan Dang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iamsaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thuan Dang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thuan Dang dodges the punch combination from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang digs a good body shot into Iamsaard's ribs.
Thuan Dang cracks Iamsaard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Thuan Dang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuan Dang throws a combination. Iamsaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thuan Dang scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thuan Dang jabs Iamsaard right on the nose. Iamsaard blinks but takes it well.
Iamsaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.

Thuan Dang drives through and clinches with Iamsaard against the ropes.
Iamsaard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuan Dang just leaning against Iamsaard, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thuan Dang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iamsaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Iamsaard breaks the clinch.
Iamsaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Iamsaard throws a chopping leg kick but Thuan Dang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Iamsaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuan Dang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iamsaard misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iamsaard moves out of range as Thuan Dang throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Thuan Dang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Thuan Dang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thuan Dang thows a body shot but no joy.
Iamsaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thuan Dang is looking to clinch but Iamsaard is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iamsaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Thuan Dang throws a series of punches but Iamsaard avoids them all with ease.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iamsaard dodges the punch combination from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iamsaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thuan Dang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
Thuan Dang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iamsaard at a distance.
Iamsaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ophas Iamsaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thuan Dang works over Iamsaard's head and body with a nice combination.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
Thuan Dang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iamsaard circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Iamsaard.
Thuan Dang throws an overhand right that lands on Iamsaard's shoulder, as Iamsaard tries to avoid the shot.
Thuan Dang misses with a double jab.
Van Thuan Dang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iamsaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iamsaard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iamsaard keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iamsaard at a distance.
Thuan Dang throws a nice looking combination but Iamsaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iamsaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thuan Dang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iamsaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuan Dang lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Thuan Dang scores with a four punch combination!
Iamsaard looks to clinch
and Thuan Dang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thuan Dang looks to land a combination but Iamsaard avoids it well.
No joy there for Thuan Dang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Iamsaard does no damage.
Thuan Dang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Thuan Dang scores with a four punch combination!
Thuan Dang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thuan Dang misses with a wild combination.
Iamsaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Thuan Dang pushes Iamsaard up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard is trying to force a seperation but Thuan Dang has the dominant position.
Thuan Dang lands a nice shot to the body.
Thuan Dang lands with a left to the head.
Thuan Dang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iamsaard.
Thuan Dang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ophas Iamsaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thuan Dang trying to land knees to the body.
Iamsaard avoiding damage as Thuan Dang throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Iamsaard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuan Dang keeps control of Iamsaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Iamsaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuan Dang throws a series of strikes that have Iamsaard backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Thuan Dang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thuan Dang 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!

Van Thuan Dang wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kane Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rza Rector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rector has chosen Wu Tang Clan Ain't Nuttin Ta Fuck Wit - Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Alexander
vs
Rector

173 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rza Rector!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rector.
Alexander doesn't manage to clinch there - Rector circles away.
Rector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rector wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rector's head.

It looks like Rza Rector has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexander!
Rector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rector thuds his right hand into Alexander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rector keeps Alexander at a distance using the push kick.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander is looking to clinch but Rector is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rector to counter with a crisp jab.
Rector lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Alexander is rocked!
Rector avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rector throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Rector avoids the head kick by Alexander.

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

Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Kane Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rector lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Rector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rector is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rector wants to clinch.
Alexander wants to clinch up but Rector keeps it at a distance.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Rector throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rector manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rector clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Rector.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rector counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rector avoids the head kick by Alexander.

Rector clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rector darts in and clinches Alexander up against the ropes.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Rector.

Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rector moves into the clinch successfully.
Rector lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rector tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Rector back against the ropes.

Rector breaks the clinch.

Rector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rector lands a body punch.
Rector digs a right hand underneath Alexander's ribcage. Alexander let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rector paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Rector counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Rector won't allow it.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Rector.
Rector misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rector manages to break the clinch.

Rector forces Alexander back against the ropes and clinches.

Rector breaks from the clinch.

Rector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the ropes.

Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander tries to clinch but Rector is having none of it.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Rector swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Alexander gets tackled into the ropes by Rector. Rector maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rector.
Rector can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rector manages to break the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but Rector moves out of range.

Rector has managed to clinch.
Rector has Alexander pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rector breaks the clinch.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Rector pushes him off.
Alexander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Rector gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Rector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rector doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.

Rector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander tries to break free but Rector pushes him back against the ropes.

Rector breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rza Rector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rza Rector's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A lazy body kick from Alexander
and Rector counters with a left and a right that stings Alexander.

Rector rushes Alexander and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexander looking to throw knees to the head but Rector is blocking nicely.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Rector.

Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rector is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander wants to clinch

and Rector counters with a head kick that drops Alexander to the mat! Alexander scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rector closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Rector.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Rector has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Rector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the ropes.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Rector.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Rector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rector swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rector moves into the clinch.
Rector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.
A short left from Rector.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander tries to clinch up

and Rector counters with a crisp one two that drops Alexander! Rector thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alexander to his feet! Alexander is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander is trying to break free.
Rector is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rector.
Rector lands a body punch.

Rector breaks the clinch.
Rector moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rector rushes Alexander and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rector digs a right hand into Alexander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexander's gas tank.
Rza Rector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Rector manages to break the clinch.

Rector clinches up against the ropes.

Rector breaks from the clinch.

Rector rushes Alexander and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the head but Rector blocks with his arms.
Rector can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Rector presses Alexander against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Rector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rector misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rector scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rector tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rector has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
Rector scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rector - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Rector - that landed with a thud.
Rector lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Rector has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rector avoids the head kick by Alexander.
Rza Rector seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Rector closes the distance and clinches.
Rector cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Rector tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rector circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rector wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Rector counters with a nice body shot.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Rector.
Rector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rector moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.

Rector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rector clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rector as the two fighters clinch.
Rector misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rector breaks from the clinch.
Rector is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander closes the distance but Rector moves to the side

and Rector moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Rector won't allow it.
Alexander tries to break free but Rector pushes him back against the ropes.

Rector manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rza Rector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rza Rector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rector clinches up against the ropes.

Rector breaks from the clinch.
Rector moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
Alexander wants to clinch but Rector slips to the side

and Rector counters by clinching up.

Rector manages to break the clinch.
Rector throws a right and a left that Alexander avoids nicely.
Rector lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rector takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander is trying to push Rector away but Rector has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Rector breaks the clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but Rector moves out of range.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Rector.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Rector scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rector circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rector counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rector.

Rector breaks the clinch.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Rector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander darts in trying to clinch
and Rector counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Rector clinches.

Rector breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Alexander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rector rushes Alexander and presses him up against the ropes.

Rector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander wants to clinch
and Rector counters with a flying knee that drops Alexander! Rector dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rza Rector!
Post fight, Rza Rector stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank my manager Vitor Belfort, and the people at O.R.G. Amsterdam for this opportunity.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banica Corvina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torino V U C K O (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corvina
vs
V U C K O

190 cm
31
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banica Corvina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino V U C K O!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
V U C K O gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Torino V U C K O has been cut.
Corvina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but V U C K O moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corvina wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

V U C K O gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corvina to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

V U C K O working for a triangle but Corvina defends it easily.
Corvina is looking to stand up but V U C K O won't let him.
Corvina postures up in V U C K O's guard and throws a big left but V U C K O blocks it.
Corvina looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corvina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
V U C K O looking to control.
Corvina throws a big elbow that misses.
V U C K O looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
V U C K O working a defensive guard here.
Corvina stopping the sweep attempt from V U C K O.

Corvina 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.
Corvina postures up.
V U C K O is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
V U C K O has momentary wrist control but Corvina slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
V U C K O trying to keep a closed guard but Corvina is proving a slippery customer.
Corvina throws a big elbow that misses.
V U C K O tries to land a sweep but no joy.
V U C K O looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Corvina drops back looking for a leg! V U C K O is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and V U C K O manages to kick Corvina off! Corvina jumps back into V U C K O's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
V U C K O is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corvina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. V U C K O is keeping the position for now.
Corvina wants to stand but V U C K O has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
V U C K O manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corvina 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 throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Corvina has his hands clasped together but V U C K O breaks the hold and Corvina is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by V U C K O!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torino V U C K O!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ansar Yergali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietkriek Gumbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietkriek Gumbi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yergali
vs
Gumbi

170 cm
26
133 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ansar Yergali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietkriek Gumbi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yergali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gumbi, pushing him back against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Yergali breaks the clinch.
Gumbi misses with a wild combination.
Gumbi lands with an uppercut that bounces Yergali off the ropes and back into range.

It looks like Ansar Yergali has been cut.
Yergali tries to clinch but Gumbi is having none of it.
Yergali dodges the punch combination from Gumbi.
Yergali tries to clinch up but Gumbi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yergali tries to clinch but Gumbi is having none of it.
Gumbi scores with a nice strike.
Yergali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yergali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yergali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gumbi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Gumbi looks at the referee who does nothing so Gumbi lands a crushing right that sends Yergali to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietkriek Gumbi!
Pietkriek Gumbi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boykin's choice of entrance music: Пересмотри. Dimentiy Boykin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

PhoQus
vs
Boykin

188 cm
22
245 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimentiy Boykin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin avoids the body shot from PhoQus.
Boykin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boykin clinches up against the ropes.
PhoQus is trying to break the clinch but Boykin has him pressed against the ropes.

Boykin pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

PhoQus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Boykin is looking for a triangle but PhoQus pushes his legs off easily.

Boykin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but PhoQus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Boykin working for a triangle but PhoQus defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boykin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. PhoQus is aware though and is defending well.

Boykin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PhoQus defends it easily.

Boykin working for submissions but it's allowed PhoQus to get to half guard.

Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boykin actively working from the bottom here.
PhoQus content to control rather than advance.

Boykin looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boykin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but PhoQus pulls his head out easily.

Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boykin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
PhoQus wants to take a breather but Boykin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus controlling the pace.

Boykin looking for a kimura from the bottom but PhoQus passes into side control!
Boykin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but PhoQus is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boykin is squirming around, avoiding PhoQus's attempts to control the action.
PhoQus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boykin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boykin is looking to get to half guard.
Boykin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from PhoQus misses the target.
PhoQus misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boykin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts PhoQus as he jumps to the side.
PhoQus scores with a punch to the head.
Boykin wants to clinch up but PhoQus keeps it at a distance.
PhoQus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimentiy Boykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boykin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boykin tries to clinch there but PhoQus circles away.
Boykin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus lands the left hand.
Boykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from PhoQus.
Eddie PhoQus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PhoQus tests Boykin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
PhoQus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PhoQus keeps the fight on the outside.

Boykin clinches up with PhoQus and pushes him back against the ropes.
PhoQus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
PhoQus is trying to break the clinch but Boykin has him pressed against the ropes.
Boykin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables PhoQus to keep the fight standing.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimentiy Boykin.
Boykin tries to pull guard but PhoQus won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin tries to pull guard but PhoQus forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. PhoQus just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Boykin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite PhoQus's efforts to push away.

Boykin gets control of PhoQus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boykin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Boykin is working an open guard so PhoQus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boykin is looking to clinch but PhoQus is avoiding it.
PhoQus stuffs the takedown attempt from Boykin. Boykin gets slowly back to his feet.
PhoQus lands with an overhand left.
Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
PhoQus misses with a jab, cross combination.
PhoQus lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus throws out a loose jab but Boykin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PhoQus.
PhoQus throws a lazy right hand but Boykin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boykin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
PhoQus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. PhoQus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting PhoQus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boykin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from PhoQus misses.
PhoQus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PhoQus.
Boykin drops his hands momentarily and PhoQus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boykin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. PhoQus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Boykin takes the fight into the clinch.
Boykin is trying to pull guard but PhoQus has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boykin jumps guard but PhoQus stands there with Boykin around his waist. Boykin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Boykin pulls PhoQus into guard.
PhoQus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boykin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

PhoQus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

PhoQus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boykin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, PhoQus has managed to get both his arms back between Boykin's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boykin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. PhoQus stacks Boykin 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 PhoQus!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie PhoQus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boykin tries to clinch up but PhoQus circles away and keeps his distance.
PhoQus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boykin closes this distance looking for a takedown but PhoQus circles away.
PhoQus circles away from the clinch attempt
and PhoQus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boykin tries to clinch but PhoQus moves out of range.
Boykin tries to clinch but PhoQus is having none of it.
PhoQus misses with an uppercut. Boykin saw that one coming.
Boykin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boykin ducks under a wild hook from PhoQus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus looks to throw the jab but Boykin is out of range.
Boykin is trying hard to land a takedown here. PhoQus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
PhoQus lands a nice shot to the body.
Boykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PhoQus swats away the attempt to clinch by Boykin.
PhoQus scores with a jab to the jaw.
PhoQus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boykin moves to clinch but PhoQus breaks away
and PhoQus counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from PhoQus. Those never looked like landing.
Boykin wants to clinch
and PhoQus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PhoQus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boykin at a distance.
Boykin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
PhoQus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boykin eats them both and turns towards PhoQus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eddie PhoQus is winning the standup battle so far.
PhoQus swats away the attempt to clinch by Boykin.
PhoQus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
PhoQus thuds his right hand into Boykin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as PhoQus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boykin doesn't seem phased though.
PhoQus misses the jab.
Boykin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Boykin is rocked!
PhoQus dances in with a quick combination. Boykin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from PhoQus snaps Boykin's head back. Boykin stumbles backwards against the ropes. PhoQus steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Boykin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Boykin just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie PhoQus!
Eddie PhoQus retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Eddie PhoQus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.