FFC 87 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uran Tine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uran Tine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tine
vs
Griffiths

178 cm
26
130 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uran Tine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffiths instigates a clinch.
Tine blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tine takes a shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffiths is trying to break free.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Tine.
Griffiths is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tine backwards.
Tine has Griffiths pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffiths manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Tine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Griffiths wants to break free but Tine has control.
Tine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uran Tine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths tries to break free but Tine pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tine wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffiths manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Griffiths scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but Tine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Tine is trying to drag Griffiths to the mat but Griffiths just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths misses with some punches.

Tine pulls Griffiths into guard.
Tine is trying to control the position but Griffiths postures up.
Griffiths tries to stand but Tine is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Tine circles away and keeps his distance.

Griffiths darts in and clinches Tine up against the cage.
Tine jumps guard but Griffiths turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Tine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tine tries to pull guard but Griffiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Tine drops back down to his feet.
Tine tries to pull guard but Griffiths holds him up against the cage and eventually Tine drops back down to his feet.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tine.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Tine has Griffiths pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffiths manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Tine's head.
Griffiths lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tine backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tine tries for a takedown but Griffiths manages to get underhooks.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths avoiding damage.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tine up against the cage.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tine fails to pull guard.
Griffiths gets underhooks to prevent Tine's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tine jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffiths wants to stand but Tine is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Griffiths 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.

Tine swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tine gets a clinch.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Tine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffiths walks away with a smile on his face. Tine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffiths tries to bum rush Tine with a series of wild strikes but Tine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths lands with a nice combination. Tine backs away looking to recover.
Tine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Tine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffiths is not content to let Tine control the position.
Griffiths is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tine has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Griffiths is wriggling around trying to escape but Tine has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Griffiths taps out and Tine picks up the big win! Great work there by Tine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uran Tine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daffy Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bronk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Drake
vs
Bronk

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daffy Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Bronk!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake instigates a clinch.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronk missing with knees to the body.
Bronk is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drake slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Drake for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bronk.
Drake taking a breather.
Drake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bronk avoids it.
Drake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronk is defending well for now.
Bronk has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Bronk prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bronk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronk's efforts to push away.
Bronk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake is pushing Bronk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bronk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Bronk breaks the clinch.
Bronk blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

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

Drake pulls guard effortlessly.
Bronk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bronk wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.

Drake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bronk has passed into half guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronk is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now.
Drake trying to hold on to Bronk's head to control him but Bronk postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Drake keeping hold of Bronk's head, controlling as best he can.
Drake wants to improve his position but Bronk is controlling well.
Drake wants to control but Bronk is keeping busy.
Drake wants to improve his position but Bronk is controlling well.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to hold on to Bronk's head to control him but Bronk postures up.
Bronk is keen to just control but Drake is a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Daffy Drake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bronk closes the distance and clinches.

Drake manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Bronk blocks the low kick.
Drake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronk throws a leg kick but Drake checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Bronk.
Drake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronk throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
Bronk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Drake does no damage.

Bronk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bronk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Drake wants to improve his position but Bronk is controlling well.
Bronk controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronk is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronk is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk throws a strike but Drake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bronk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Bronk is retaining full guard.
Drake stops Bronk from standing up.
Bronk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake trying to control but Bronk is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daffy Drake wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronk is just out of range.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake throws a lazy head kick
and Bronk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bronk.
Bronk is breathing heavily.

Drake pushes Bronk up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake tries to work over Bronk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake keeps control of Bronk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bronk tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronk working hard to break the clinch.

Drake gets control of Bronk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronk trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Drake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bronk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronk wants to stand and escape but instead Drake has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Daffy Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Bronk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Drake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake blocks the elbow strike.
Bronk is looking for a takedown.
Drake has Bronk pressed against the cage, preventing Bronk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake dodges an elbow strike from Bronk.

Bronk breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronk.
An inside leg kick from Drake misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bronk, right into the meat.

Drake rushes Bronk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk gets through Drake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronk.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronk has him pressed against the cage.
Bronk is trying to force a seperation but Drake has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Bronk is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bronk as Drake tries to tie him up.
Come on Bronk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Bronk pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.

Bronk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bronk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bronk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronk keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.

Drake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bronk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bronk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bronk!
This has been an exciting period of action!
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Drake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bronk's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bronk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronk has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronk stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Bronk throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake 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.
Bronk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronk wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Bronk postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronk.

Drake moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daffy Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daffy Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, Daffy Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Cornings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornings comes to the cage accompanied by bis das Blut gefriert. Lock Bresner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Cornings
vs
Bresner

205 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

191 cm
25
278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Cornings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lock Bresner!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cornings tries to sprawl but Bresner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Cornings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bresner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bresner controlling the action here.
Bresner prevents Cornings from improving his position.
Bresner is trying to control the action in half guard but Cornings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lock Bresner.
Cornings gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bresner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cornings!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cornings manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bresner lands a nice short elbow.
Bresner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cornings is staying active underneath Bresner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Cornings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornings wants to improve his position but Bresner is controlling well.
Bresner is keen to just control but Cornings is a slippery customer.
Bresner is nestled in close to Cornings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cornings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bresner thows a huge punch but Cornings dodges it nicely.

Cornings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bresner is looking to take a break and control but Cornings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cornings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cornings gets back to full guard.
Bresner content to stall in guard here.
Bresner wants to control from the top but Cornings keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cornings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bresner is aware though and is defending well.

Cornings isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bresner stacks Cornings 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 Bresner!
Cornings is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresner taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornings is trying to get back to half guard.
Bresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornings keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bresner working the ground and pound.
Cornings tries to bench press Bresner off him but Bresner keeps the position.
Bresner is looking to take a break and control but Cornings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornings is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Cornings looking for submissions off his back.

Cornings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bresner pulls his head out easily.
Cornings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bresner scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Bresner slips a nice elbow through Cornings's hands, connecting with Cornings's forehead.
Bresner working Cornings over with strikes.
Bresner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bresner passes to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornings is trying desperately to improve position.
Bresner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bresner looking to control but Cornings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cornings doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bresner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cornings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bresner on the ground.

Cornings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bresner pulls his head out easily.

Cornings actively working from the bottom here.
Bresner prevents Cornings from improving his position.
Bresner is nestled in close to Cornings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bresner working Cornings over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bresner uses his free foot to push down on Cornings's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cornings.
Bresner is landing with some decent strikes but Cornings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bresner unloading with bombs!
Cornings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cornings tries to get out of the position.
Bresner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cornings is looking to escape.
Cornings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornings sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Cornings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bresner passes to side control.
Bresner trying to control the action but Cornings is working from the bottom.
Bresner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cornings kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cornings manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Cornings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bresner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cornings is refusing to be controlled, as Bresner sits in half guard.
Bresner is pressing down on Cornings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cornings is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bresner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bresner trying to control the action but Cornings is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lock Bresner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cornings closes the distance and clinches up with Bresner, looking for a takedown. Cornings pushes Bresner against the cage but Bresner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Cornings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cornings postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cornings cracks Bresner with a big right hand but Bresner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cornings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bresner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lock Bresner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bresner sneaks back into half guard.
Bresner is looking to improve his position.
Bresner taking some punishment here, with Cornings in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cornings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cornings is nestled in close to Bresner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cornings working the head and body with strikes.
Cornings misses with a head shot. Bresner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cornings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bresner is controlling Cornings's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cornings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bresner wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lock Bresner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Bresner. That snapped Cornings's head back.
Cornings fails with the takedown

and Bresner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cornings's guard.
Bresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cornings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bresner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bresner advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Bresner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornings tries to improve position but can't.
Bresner is looking to take a break and control but Cornings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cornings tries to bench press Bresner off him but Bresner keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresner scoring with punches and elbows.
Bresner lands a few punches from side control.
Cornings sneaks back into half guard.
Bresner lands strikes from half guard.
Bresner is looking to take a break and control but Cornings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bresner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bresner connects with a nice short shot to Cornings's temple.
Bresner is nestled in close to Cornings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cornings keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cornings looking for submissions off his back.
Cornings is not content to let Bresner control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bresner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lock Bresner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cornings is trying to get back to full guard.
Bresner controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lock Bresner.
Bresner is looking to clinch but Cornings is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresner 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.
Cornings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bresner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cornings's guard.
Bresner passes Cornings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bresner wants to control but Cornings is keeping him busy.

Cornings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cornings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bresner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresner wants to control from the top but Cornings keeps moving.

Cornings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bresner defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cornings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cornings working for a triangle but Bresner defends it easily.

Cornings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steven Cornings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bresner controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bresner wants to pass the guard but Cornings is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lock Bresner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bresner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lock Bresner!
During a confident post fight interview, Lock Bresner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gleiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Ftw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gleiser
vs
Ftw

190 cm
32
231 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

200 cm
28
250 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

Vitality
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « Fatality MMA ↑ 5x160Q

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Gleiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Ftw!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ftw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gleiser defends it nicely.
Ftw has his takedown stuffed
letting Gleiser counter with a right hand.
Ftw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Gleiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Ftw.
Ftw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gleiser moves into the clinch.
Gleiser crunches a lovely knee into Ftw's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gleiser.
Gleiser has Ftw pressed against the cage, preventing Ftw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gleiser.
Ftw working hard to break the clinch.
Gleiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gleiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gleiser lands an elbow inside that Ftw shrugs off.

It looks like Bjj Ftw has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gleiser.
A bit of stalling here from Gleiser.
A knee to the head by Gleiser.
Ftw looks gassed!
Ftw takes an elbow to the temple.
Ftw takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleiser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ftw takes an elbow to the temple.
Gleiser leaning against his opponent.
Gleiser lands an elbow inside that Ftw shrugs off.
Ftw takes an elbow to the temple.
Gleiser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Bjj Ftw's cut even more.
Gleiser connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ftw's face.

Ftw is rocked!
Gleiser displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ftw up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gleiser.
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!
Gleiser crunches a lovely knee into Ftw's ribcage.
Ftw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gleiser lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gleiser.
Gleiser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ftw's defenses.
Gleiser connects with a knee to the head.
Ftw takes a shot to the head.
Gleiser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ftw takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gleiser.
Gleiser crunches a lovely knee into Ftw's ribcage.
Gleiser comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gleiser scores a nice knee to the body.
Gleiser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gleiser gets through Ftw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gleiser landing knees to the head.
Gleiser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ftw's defenses.
Gleiser lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gleiser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser lands a damaging elbow.
Gleiser lands a damaging elbow.
Gleiser lands an elbow just above Ftw 's eye.
Ftw takes an elbow to the temple.
Ftw can't get the takedown.
Gleiser scores with a knee to the head.
Gleiser gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ftw is still on wobbly legs! Can Gleiser finish him?
Gleiser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ftw's defenses.

The cut above Bjj Ftw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gleiser lands a knee to the head.
Ftw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gleiser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gleiser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Gleiser lands a knee to the body.
Ftw seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gleiser.
Gleiser lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleiser lands an elbow inside.
Gleiser lands an elbow that stopped Ftw in his tracks for a moment.
Gleiser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ftw's defenses.
Nice elbow from Gleiser.
Gleiser lands a nice knee to the body.
Gleiser is stalling here.
Gleiser lands a nice knee to the body.
Gleiser is stalling here.
Gleiser crunches a lovely knee into Ftw's ribcage.
Gleiser scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gleiser.
Gleiser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gleiser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ftw is looking to break free of the clinch but Gleiser has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Gleiser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjj Ftw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ftw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gleiser leaves Ftw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjj Ftw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ftw shoots in for a takedown but Gleiser shows good takedown defense.
Ftw fails with the takedown.
Michael Gleiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Ftw.
Ftw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ftw tries for a takedown but Gleiser circles away easily
and Gleiser counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ftw badly! Gleiser follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ftw out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Gleiser finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Gleiser!
Michael Gleiser managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « Fatality MMA ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herschel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes to the cage accompanied by Yep . Herschel Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayweather
vs
Walker

188 cm
29
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
27
218 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herschel Walker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Mayweather gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walker landing knees to the body.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Manny Mayweather has been cut.
Mayweather changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker is looking to clinch but Mayweather is avoiding it.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker tries to clinch there but Mayweather circles away.

Walker instigates a clinch.
Mayweather is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker lands an elbow just above Mayweather 's eye.
Mayweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayweather has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Walker.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Walker lands an elbow inside.

Mayweather is rocked!
Walker jerks Mayweather's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mayweather drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Walker goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Walker because Mayweather was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Herschel Walker!
Herschel Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

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

Makhnov
vs
Infamous

175 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
184 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fighters First Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Makhnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Infamous!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Infamous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makhnov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Infamous.
Makhnov is trying to control but can't.
Infamous misses with a head shot. Makhnov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Infamousis looking to pass into half guard but Makhnov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makhnov is in guard.
Makhnov wants to control from the top but Infamous keeps moving.
Infamous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Infamous tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Infamous keeping moving, preventing Makhnov from controlling successfully.
Makhnov stopping the sweep attempt from Infamous.
Infamous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dimitri Makhnov just wasn't active enough.
Makhnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhnov moves away.

Makhnov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makhnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Infamous manages to get himself to full guard.
Makhnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov is working hard here to advance position.
Makhnov stopping the sweep attempt from Infamous.
Makhnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Infamous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Infamous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infamous controlling the action here.
Infamous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Infamous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makhnov taking some punishment here, with Infamous in his half guard.
Infamous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov gets back to full guard.
Makhnov looking to control.
Infamous trying to control but Makhnov is working from the bottom.
Infamous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Makhnov keeps moving.
Infamous looking to sit in guard and control but Makhnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makhnov is aware though and is defending well.

Infamous pushes Makhnov off and gets back to his feet.
Infamous throws out a loose jab but Makhnov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Makhnov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown but Makhnov shows good takedown defense.
Dimitri Makhnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Makhnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infamous throws a shot from downtown. Makhnov moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Makhnov.

It looks like Jack Infamous has been cut.

Infamous looking to score a takedown here. Makhnov is defending well but Infamous drives through and ends up in Makhnov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhnov is adopting a defensive guard.
Infamous controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Infamous wants to control from the top but Makhnov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Infamous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Infamous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Makhnov swinging wildly here.
Infamous fails with a takedown attempt.
Makhnov moves out of range as Infamous strikes.
Infamous throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makhnov's waist but Makhnov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Infamous off to one side.

Infamous shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makhnov is trying to defend but Infamous finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Infamous working the head and body with strikes.
Infamous with the ground and pound but Makhnov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Infamous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makhnov looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.
Makhnov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Infamous controls the pace.
Infamous lands a couple of elbows.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makhnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhnov, not yet.
Infamous postures up in Makhnov's guard and throws a big left but Makhnov blocks it.
Makhnov is trying to control the position but Infamous postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dimitri Makhnov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Makhnov takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Makhnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makhnov.
Infamous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Infamous somewhat.
Dimitri Makhnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Infamous.
Jab by Infamous.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Makhnov gets caught napping as Infamous dives in and scores a takedown. Makhnov manages to retain guard.
Infamous sitting in guard here, content to control.
Infamous working some strikes from top position.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makhnov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makhnov's head.
Infamous postures up and lands a big shot to Makhnov's brow.
Infamous trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infamous works over Makhnov with some ground and pound from guard.
Makhnov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Infamous controls the pace.
Makhnov keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.
Infamous is in close to Makhnov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Infamous chips away with some ground and pound.
Makhnov is trying to keep Infamous in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infamous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infamous landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infamous scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Infamous controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhnov keeping moving, preventing Infamous from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhnov wants to sweep here but Infamous controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Infamous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Infamous'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!

Makhnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Makhnov.
Infamous fails to land the takedown.
Infamous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhnov as he jumps to the side.
Infamous looks to land a combination but Makhnov avoids it well.
Infamous misses with a straight left.
Infamous misses with a head kick.
Infamous throws a leg kick but Makhnov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makhnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Infamous off the cage and back into range.

Infamous is rocked!
Makhnov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Infamous's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Makhnov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Makhnov!
Dimitri Makhnov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.