A.O.R.G 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhenya Ciunchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muniek Ziomek looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ciunchik
vs
Ziomek

190 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

180 cm
30
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhenya Ciunchik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziomek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ciunchik's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ziomek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ciunchik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ziomek has Ciunchik in his guard.
Ciunchik throwing strikes but missing.
Ziomek wants to sweep here but Ciunchik controlling him for the moment.

Ziomek pushes a forearm under Ciunchik's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ciunchik is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muniek Ziomek!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Vorobiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen wild boyz as his entrance music. Andrei Vorobiov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Vorobiov
vs
Filipovic

202 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
228 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Vorobiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vorobiov gets tackled into the cage by Filipovic. Filipovic maintains the clinch.

Vorobiov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vorobiov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vorobiov throws a right hand that Filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Filipovic also avoids with ease.
Filipovic tries to clinch up
and Vorobiov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vorobiov looks to land a right hand but Filipovic moved out of range.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Vorobiov keeps it at a distance.
Vorobiov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Vorobiov circles away.
Vorobiov misses with a takedown attempt - Filipovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vorobiov misses with a few strikes there.
Vorobiov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorobiov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vorobiov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filipovic on the ground.
Filipovic gets full guard.
Filipovic is controlling Vorobiov's posture.

Filipovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vorobiov is trying to force a seperation but Filipovic has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Vorobiov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vorobiov is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic is trying to pull guard but Vorobiov has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vorobiov blocks it with crossed arms.

Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vorobiov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vorobiov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Filipovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vorobiov's guard now.
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!
Filipovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorobiov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vorobiov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mirko Filipovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vorobiov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vorobiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Vorobiov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipovic as Vorobiov tries to tie him up.
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorobiov throws a hook but Filipovic blocks it.
Andrei Vorobiov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.

Filipovic closes the distance and pushes Vorobiov back into the cage.
Vorobiov is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vorobiov breaks the clinch.

Filipovic gets a clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vorobiov keeps the fight on the outside.
Vorobiov tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vorobiov as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorobiov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vorobiov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vorobiov throws a series of punches but Filipovic avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Vorobiov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Filipovic tries to pull guard but Vorobiov holds him up against the cage and eventually Filipovic drops back down to his feet.
Vorobiov is trying to push Filipovic away but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vorobiov tries to break free but Filipovic pushes him back against the cage.
Vorobiov stops a takedown attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Vorobiov blocks with his arms.
Filipovic slowing the pace effectively.
Vorobiov tries to break the clinch but Filipovic is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.
Andrei Vorobiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Vorobiov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Oooooh!!! Vorobiov has knocked Filipovic down with a huge combo! Vorobiov steps away and waves a wobbly Filipovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic wants to clinch.
Vorobiov misses with a two punch combination.
Vorobiov shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Filipovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vorobiov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filipovic is defended easily by Vorobiov.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Filipovic.
Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipovic sprawls well. Filipovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vorobiov gets slowly back to his feet.

Vorobiov closes the distance and clinches.
Vorobiov can't break the clinch.
Filipovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Filipovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Filipovic is trying to pull guard but Vorobiov has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Vorobiov swinging wildly here.
Vorobiov tries to bum rush Filipovic with a series of wild strikes but Filipovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Vorobiov instigates a clinch.
Vorobiov is trying to force a seperation but Filipovic has the dominant position.
Vorobiov wants to break free but Filipovic has control.
Filipovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vorobiov's efforts to push away.
Filipovic lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vorobiov is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovic has double underhooks.

Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vorobiov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vorobiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Filipovic instigates a clinch.
Vorobiov managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorobiov is trying to break the clinch but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Vorobiov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Vorobiov tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Filipovic.
Vorobiov is trying to break free.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vorobiov as he avoids it easily.

Vorobiov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Vorobiov.
Filipovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vorobiov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filipovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vorobiov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vorobiov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vorobiov postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vorobiov is controlling him.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipovic has a closed guard, preventing Vorobiov from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vorobiov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filipovic trying to strike off his back.
Vorobiov tries to free his leg and advance position but Filipovic is retaining full guard.
Vorobiov is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorobiov throws an elbow that misses. Filipovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vorobiov's guard. Nice move by Filipovic!

Filipovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Vorobiov.
Vorobiov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrei Vorobiov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vorobiov swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vorobiov tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Filipovic breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Filipovic rushes Vorobiov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Filipovic successfully pulls guard.

Filipovic looking for a guillotine here but Vorobiov defends easily.
Vorobiov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filipovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filipovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vorobiov.
Filipovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vorobiov!
Filipovic tries to control but Vorobiov wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Filipovic.
Filipovic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vorobiov to take his back!
Good control from Filipovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic tries to get the hooks in deep but Vorobiov pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Filipovic.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cugler Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes into the arena with Next Episode - Snoop Dogg blaring out of the sound system. Engle has chosen Sorry you're not a winner-Enter Shikari as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cugler Araujo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Araujo
vs
Engle

170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cugler Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Engle!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Araujo. Those never looked like landing.
Engle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engle lands with a slapping head kick.
Araujo missing with a left hand there. Engle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Engle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Araujo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Engle.
Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Engle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good shot there by Araujo.
Engle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Araujo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Araujo. Those never looked like landing.

Engle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Araujo dodges the ground and pound from Engle.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
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!
Engle looks up at the clock and then as Araujo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Engle smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Engle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face as Engle controls the position.
Araujo is trying to buck Engle off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Araujo is avoiding damage well.
Engle is putting a hurting on Araujo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Engle working the ground and pound but Araujo is defending the strikes.
Araujo prevents Engle from moving into mount.
Engle in side control, throwing shots but Araujo defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Engle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Engle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Engle is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Engle.
Engle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Araujo's legs.
Engle fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Araujo is rocked!
Araujo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Araujo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Engle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Araujo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Engle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Engle!
A less than humble Ryan Engle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Benga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunes comes into the arena with Selling My Soul-by- BLACK SABBATH blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nunes
vs
Benga

197 cm
33
278 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

200 cm
24
272 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Nunes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Benga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Marcos Nunes has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Benga.
Benga misses the shot to the body.
Nunes looks for a takedown but Benga sprawls well.
Nunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benga misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely.
Benga throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Benga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Benga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benga tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Nunes is right now.
Benga tries to stand but Nunes is controlling his head.

Benga decides to stand back up.
Nunes lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benga lands with a good body shot.
Benga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nunes .
Nunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benga avoids it really well and circles away.
Nunes slips under a jab from Benga.
Nice defenses there by Nunes .
Nunes moves out of range as Benga strikes.
Benga cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Benga circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benga in his tracks.
Kane Benga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nunes trying to control but Benga postures up.
Nunes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benga wants to stand but Nunes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Benga prevents Nunes from improving his position.
Benga wants to stand but Nunes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nunes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benga's back!

Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Benga has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Benga trying to control the hands but Nunes breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes biding his time, controlling Benga.
Benga is trying to stand back up.
Nunes trying to control.
Benga trying to get back to his feet but Nunes is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benga covering up well and avoiding damage.

Nunes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Benga has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Nunes is persistently looking for the submission but Benga is defending it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Benga preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nunes .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kane Benga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Nunes 's cut.
That's time! Nunes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Benga.
Benga lands an overhand right.
Benga misses with a hook
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Nunes gets a takedown into half guard.
Benga wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes is thwarting Benga's attempts to control the position.
Nunes is looking to take a break and control but Benga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benga!
Nunes is looking to work his way around to Benga's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Benga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunes takes Benga's back.

Benga fending off the submission attempt from Nunes .
Benga is trying to get back to his feet but Nunes has full control of the position and if anything, Benga has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Nunes tightening his grip on Benga, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nunes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nunes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Benga has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Benga controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to control but Benga is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Benga wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nunes .
Marcos Nunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benga wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes trying to control but Benga is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Nunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Nunes 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Benga thows a body shot but no joy.
Benga swings away with a body shot that misses

and Nunes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nunes .
Nunes looking to sit in guard and control but Benga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

Benga stands and steps away. Nunes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Benga! Nunes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Benga!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Maes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Maes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Powers
vs
Maes

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Maes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maes stalks Powers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Powers's face. Powers staggers backwards, shaken.
Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maes misses with a double jab.
Maes misses with a two punch combination.
Maes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barry Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Powers misses with a kick to the body.
Maes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maes misses with a wild combination.
Maes tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Powers throws a low kick but Maes moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maes counters with a straight right hand.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Maes keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Maes. Those never looked like landing.
Powers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Powers back to the cage. Maes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Powers is looking to clinch but Maes is avoiding it.
Maes misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powers wants to clinch up but Maes keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maes!
Maes is looking to score with low kicks.
Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powers.
Maes throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Maes.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maes swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maes slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Maes works Powers's body with a nice hook.
Powers throws a leg kick but Maes moved away.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers wants to clinch
enabling Maes to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers tries to clinch up.
Maes swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maes blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers misses with a double jab
and Maes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Maes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Maes lands a jab.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Maes is just out of range.
Good shot there by Maes.
Maes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Powers forces Maes back against the cage and clinches.
Maes wants to break free but Powers has control.

Maes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maes connects with a looping right hand.
Powers tries to clinch but Maes moves out of range.
Maes scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maes counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.
A punch combination from Maes misses.
Powers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maes thuds his right hand into Powers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maes tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Maes.
Maes fails to land with a series of punches.
Maes is breathing heavily.
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maes is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maes does no damage.
Powers misses with a leg kick.
Maes cracks a nice hook into Powers's ribs.
Maes with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Maes misses.
Maes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers thuds his shin into the meat of Maes's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powers tries to clinch but Maes moves away
letting Maes counter with a right hand.
Powers scores with a nice body kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a head kick but Maes moves out of range.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers wants to clinch.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maes.
Maes dips to his left and cracks Powers with an uppercut!
Maes scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maes fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers tries to clinch
and Maes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maes 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.
Powers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maes counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maes misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Maes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Powers throws a leg kick but Maes moved away.
Maes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Powers moves in looking to clinch but Maes pushes him off.
Powers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Powers tries to clinch up but Maes circles away and keeps his distance.
Powers thows a leg kick but Maes checks it
and Maes counters with a left to the body.
Maes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Powers.
Maes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Maes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maes duly obliges.
Maes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maes misses with a two punch combination.
Maes jabs Powers right on the nose. Powers blinks but takes it well.
Powers lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Leon Maes has been cut.
Maes checks a low kick from Powers.
Powers moves in looking to clinch but Maes pushes him off.
Powers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Powers scrambles back to his feet.
Maes moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to clinch.
Maes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maes blocks a head kick by Powers.
Maes works over Powers's head and body with a nice combination.

Powers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powers backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maes.
Maes is looking to break free of the clinch but Powers has double underhooks.
Maes is trying to push Powers away but Powers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maes tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powers misses with a body kick.
Powers wants to clinch up but Maes keeps it at a distance.
Powers wants to clinch up but Maes keeps it at a distance.
Maes connects with a right hand. Powers shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maes lands a two punch combo.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Maes circles away.
Powers tries to clinch but Maes moves out of range.
Maes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Powers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maes counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Powers.
Well Maes 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Maes!
A less than humble Leon Maes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ikenai Tayou. 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.

Chan
vs
Melendez

171 cm
29
163 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

173 cm
23
171 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
Chan connects with a high kick.

It looks like Dante Melendez has been cut.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Melendez misses with a hook
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
Chan moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melendez's head.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melendez.
Melendez sizes up Chan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Melendez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melendez misses with a double jab
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Melendez misses its intended target.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez throws a body punch but Chan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a straight right.
Melendez misses with a hook.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
Chan works the jab nicely.

Chan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melendez can do anything to dispel that myth.

Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chan throwing shots but Melendez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chan is trying to work for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Melendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Chan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Chan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Chan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan trying to control from half guard but Melendez is working away.

Chan is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chan is looking for a kimura but Melendez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chan to get the leverage.
Melendez is refusing to be controlled, as Chan sits in half guard.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamapi Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Melendez's cut.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Melendez lands a jab to the head.
Melendez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan throws a nice head kick!
Melendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Melendez misses.
Melendez misses with a right hand
and Chan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense.
Dante Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chan working Melendez over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
Melendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chan has him pressed against the cage.

Chan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Chan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
Chan stops Melendez from getting back to his feet.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melendez is breathing heavily.

Chan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melendez sees it coming and defends easily.

Chan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan throwing shots but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Chan is trying to control. Melendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Chan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melendez sees it coming and defends easily.

Chan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chan.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamapi Chan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Melendez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Chan.
Melendez misses with an uppercut.

Chan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Melendez did well to prevent Chan getting side control.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.

Chan wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yamapi Chan!
Yamapi Chan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Yamapi Chan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by Nas ft. Damian Marley - Nah Mean. Hunt has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Orton
vs
Hunt

201 cm
23
212 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

185 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orton tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.

Orton clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Orton missing with knees to the body.
Orton lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt is trying to drag Orton to the mat but Orton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt tries to break the clinch but Orton is controlling the position.
Orton missing with knees to the body.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunt throws a head kick but Orton moves out of range.

Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.

Orton rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.

Hunt tightens his grip and picks Orton up, before dumping him to the ground. Orton manages to land in guard.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt postures up in Orton's guard and throws a big left but Orton blocks it.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Orton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Orton!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt 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.
Orton is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orton throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hunt's guard.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orton's guard.
Orton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt distracts Orton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orton's head.
Orton pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt throwing shots but Orton is blocking nicely.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orton's head.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Orton defends it.
Hunt drops an elbow to the side of Orton's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Orton is working away.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orton!
Hunt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hunt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Orton because Hunt loaded up on that one.
Hunt unloads with some shots from mount but Orton bucks and avoids them well.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt lands a big elbow.

Orton is rocked!

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Orton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Hunt! Orton is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.