RF 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fire Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Messer
vs
Fist

185 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Messer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fire Fist!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messer moves away.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Messer under the eye.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Messer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Fist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fist.
Messer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Messer's belly button to the back.
Messer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Messer's head.
Messer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Messer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Kurt Messer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fist, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Fire Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messer walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Messer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messer.
Fist throws a series of punches but Messer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Messer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fist lands with a hook. Messer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Messer throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Fist lunges at Messer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Messer's hand.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messer takes one to the chin there.
Fist jabs Messer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fist.
Fist blocks a head kick by Messer.
Messer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
Fist lands with a cross.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist blocks a head kick by Messer.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.

Fist tries to keep at a distance but Messer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messer lands an elbow just above Fist 's eye.
Messer misses with a knee to the head.
Messer has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fist takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Messer throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Messer is controlling him.
Messer lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Messer on the inside.
Messer misses with an elbow strike.
Fist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Messer has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fist avoids a wild elbow strike from Messer.
Messer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Messer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Fire Fist has been cut.
Fist tries to break the clinch but Messer is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fire Fist dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Messer misses with a head kick.
Messer sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist misses with a few strikes there.
Messer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Fire Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Messer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Messer.
Fire Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Messer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a series of punches but Messer avoids them all with ease.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Messer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Messer misses with an elbow over the top.
Fist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Messer lands a knee to the body.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Messer lands a damaging elbow.
Messer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Messer prevents Fist from breaking the clinch.
Messer with a knee to the head.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Messer is controlling him.
Messer gets through Fist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Messer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Messer lands an elbow inside that Fist shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messer lands an elbow inside.
Fist is looking to break free of the clinch but Messer has double underhooks.
Messer stalling the fight.
Messer lands a good knee to the midsection. Fist won't want to take too many of those.
Messer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Messer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kurt Messer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Messer lands a nice knee to the body.
Messer lands an elbow just above Fist 's eye.
Messer lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for Messer to work.
Messer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Messer pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Fist is rocked!
Messer lands a big right hand that drops Fist! The killer instinct kicks in and Messer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Messer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Messer!
Kurt Messer 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell has chosen Fields of Athenry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McRoberts
vs
O Donnell

190 cm
34
265 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

191 cm
24
280 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus O Donnell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donnell lands with a nice combination. McRoberts backs away looking to recover.
O Donnell thumps McRoberts with a low kick.
O Donnell moves forwards but McRoberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRoberts misses with a wild combination.
O Donnell throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Donnell throws a series of strikes that have McRoberts backpedaling.
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!
O Donnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McRoberts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRoberts shoots in but no luck this time.
O Donnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

McRoberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Donnell did well to prevent McRoberts getting side control.
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.

McRoberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McRoberts with the ground and pound but O Donnell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McRoberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Donnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but O Donnell keeps moving.
McRoberts throws a big right hand that misses.
McRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but O Donnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McRoberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Donnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Donnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Donnell!
McRoberts 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.
McRoberts tries to buck O Donnell off but O Donnell is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Donnell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

McRoberts looking for submissions off his back.

McRoberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

McRoberts looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Donnell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McRoberts.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Donnell works his way into full mount!
McRoberts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is trying to escape the mount.
McRoberts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
O Donnell is controlling the pace.
McRoberts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Donnell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McRoberts is looking for a sweep. O Donnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Donnell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Donnell passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McRoberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McRoberts is working hard here to advance position.
McRoberts gets back to half guard.
O Donnell tries to pass to full mount but McRoberts defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

O Donnell stands up out of the half guard.
O Donnell misses with a few strikes there.
McRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Donnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McRoberts is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from O Donnell does no damage.
O Donnell misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from McRoberts misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh McRoberts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Donnell avoids the head kick by McRoberts.
O Donnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Donnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Donnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRoberts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Donnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Donnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Donnell lands a nice looking body kick.
McRoberts misses with a few strikes there.
McRoberts shoots in for a double leg but O Donnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McRoberts connects with a looping right hand.
McRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Donnell swinging wildly here.
O Donnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Donnell looks to land a combination but McRoberts avoids it well.
McRoberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donnell throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts shoots in looking for a takedown. O Donnell tries to sprawl out of it but McRoberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Donnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Donnell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh McRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Donnell throws a series of punches but McRoberts moves out of range.
O Donnell throws a leg kick but McRoberts moved away.
O Donnell throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from McRoberts misses.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and O Donnell moves out of range easily.
O Donnell fails to land with a series of punches.
McRoberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McRoberts duly obliges.
O Donnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by O Donnell.
O Donnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McRoberts. That one must have hurt.
Seamus O Donnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Donnell slips a jab from McRoberts.
Seamus O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRoberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from O Donnell misses.
O Donnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Donnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Donnell slips under a jab.
O Donnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Donnell as he avoids it easily.
McRoberts throws a lazy right hand but O Donnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Donnell throws a right and a left that McRoberts avoids nicely.
O Donnell thows a body shot but no joy.
McRoberts misses with the combination.
McRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McRoberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McRoberts misses with a wild combination.
McRoberts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell throws a one two combo.
McRoberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Donnell.
McRoberts throws a hook but O Donnell blocks it.
McRoberts walks into a left hand.
McRoberts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Donnell tries to bum rush McRoberts with a series of wild strikes but McRoberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRoberts lands a lovely overhand right.
McRoberts thows a body shot but no joy.
O Donnell is looking to land body kicks.
O Donnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. McRoberts will feel that in the morning.
O Donnell throws a series of punches but McRoberts avoids them all with ease.
McRoberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Donnell.
McRoberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Donnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRoberts 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Donnell checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a series of punches but O Donnell avoids them all with ease.
O Donnell blocks a head kick by McRoberts.
No joy there for O Donnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Donnell throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McRoberts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for O Donnell!
McRoberts in the domination position with O Donnell hanging on.

McRoberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McRoberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McRoberts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seamus O Donnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McRoberts shoots in for a takedown but O Donnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McRoberts looks to land a combination but O Donnell avoids it well.
O Donnell looks to land a combination but McRoberts avoids it well.
O Donnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Donnell misses with a few strikes there.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Donnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from McRoberts.
O Donnell feints a jab promting McRoberts to slip. O Donnell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McRoberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from O Donnell.
McRoberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donnell on the side of the head.
McRoberts slips a jab and a cross from O Donnell.
O Donnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Donnell throws a wild body kick that McRoberts sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McRoberts.
McRoberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seamus O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRoberts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O Donnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Donnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Donnell throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McRoberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McRoberts with a flurry of punches that miss.

McRoberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Donnell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Donnell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Donnell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRoberts is trying to get back to half guard.
McRoberts is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Donnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Donnell trying to control the position but McRoberts is working away.
McRoberts is trying to control O Donnell's posture but O Donnell avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McRoberts is pushing O Donnell's head away, looking to escape. O Donnell manages to hold on to the position though.
McRoberts is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Donnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McRoberts.

McRoberts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Donnell's half guard.
McRoberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Donnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McRoberts is trying to work for a kimura but O Donnell is defending well.

McRoberts is working for a submission of some sort.
McRoberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McRoberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Donnell gets full guard.
McRoberts preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but O Donnell keeps moving.

McRoberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Donnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Donnell has escaped and now he's on top!

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 Josh McRoberts.
I think McRoberts 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seamus O Donnell!
Our winner, Seamus O Donnell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot's Psychosocial . Capwell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Haunted - 99 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Uzi
vs
Capwell

198 cm
30
213 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

183 cm
30
217 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Namunamu Clothing

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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi throws a right hand that Capwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Capwell also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Uzi misses its intended target.
Capwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Uzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uzi throws out a leg kick but Capwell moves out of range and Uzi only half commits.
Uzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capwell.
Uzi misses with a combination
and Capwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzi circles away.
Uzi is pawing at Capwell, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Capwell's nose. Capwell is badly hurt! Uzi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Capwell tries desperately to hold on but Uzi is relentless in his assault! As Capwell receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Uzi away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Uzi!
A very excited looking Roger Uzi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Treehorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackie Treehorn had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Treehorn
vs
Pinto

195 cm
31
222 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

180 cm
28
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackie Treehorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto connects with a looping right hand.
Treehorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto dodges the punch combination from Treehorn.
Treehorn throws a series of punches but Pinto moves out of range.
Pinto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Treehorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Treehorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Treehorn takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Treehorn misses with an uppercut.
Pinto scores with a spinning back kick!
Treehorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinto.
Pinto throws a right and a left that Treehorn avoids nicely.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Treehorn moves out of range easily.
Pinto throws a series of punches but Treehorn moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Treehorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Treehorn moves away from the strike by Pinto.
Treehorn wants to clinch up but Pinto keeps it at a distance.
Treehorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Treehorn misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Treehorn moves out of range easily.
Treehorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Treehorn lands with a good body shot.
Treehorn moves out of range of the body kick from Pinto.
Pinto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Treehorn's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Treehorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinto.
Treehorn blocks a head kick by Pinto.
Treehorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Treehorn.
Jackie Treehorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto lands a jab.
Pinto throws a jab but it's blocked by Treehorn.
Pinto blocks a jab.
Treehorn throws a shot from downtown. Pinto moves away and avoids it.
Pinto misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Pinto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Treehorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Treehorn is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinto. That's going to slow Treehorn down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Treehorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinto counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Treehorn.

Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Pinto on the inside.
Pinto slows down the pace here.
Pinto is working Treehorn over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinto.
Pinto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Treehorn misses with the head strike.
Treehorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinto.
A short right from Pinto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treehorn misses with a short punch on the inside.

Pinto breaks from the clinch.
Pinto lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Pinto.
Pinto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Treehorn.
Treehorn avoids the head kick by Pinto.
Pinto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinto chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Pinto sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Treehorn to the ground! Pinto dives into full mount looking to finish!

Treehorn is rocked!

It looks like Jackie Treehorn has been cut.
Pinto softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Treehorn is out cold! Pinto jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Pinto!
A victorious Thiago Pinto 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
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets comes to the cage accompanied by Штиль. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boets
vs
Rimmer

195 cm
31
245 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

180 cm
23
230 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Tab Out Clothes
Sparta Fightware

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Rimmer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Boets blocks the low kick.
Rimmer thows a body shot but no joy.
Rimmer misses with a straight left.

Boets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boets pushing down on Rimmer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Boets.
Boets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rimmer's head.

Boets is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boets is looking for a kimura here.
Rimmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boets lands strikes from half guard.
Boets scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rimmer wants to control but Boets is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Boets is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boets drops an elbow to the side of Rimmer's head.
Boets prevents Rimmer from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boets missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Boets seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Boets there.
Rimmer trying to control here.
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. Boets connects with a nice short shot to Rimmer's temple.
Boets 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.
Rimmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boets lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boets drops an elbow to the side of Rimmer's head.
Boets missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Boets is looking for a kimura here.
Boets thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Boets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rimmer sees it coming and defends easily.
Boets wants to free his trapped foot but Rimmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rimmer gets back to full guard.
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rimmer keeping full guard, as Boets tries to pass.
Rimmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boets is one step ahead there.
Boets throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets prevents Rimmer from getting back to his feet.
Boets lands a couple of elbows.
Boets chips away with some ground and pound.
Boets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rimmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boets scoring with some ground and pound.
Rimmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boets distracts Rimmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boets lands a couple of elbows.
Boets scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boets scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rimmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boets will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boets won't allow Rimmer to get back to his feet.
Boets postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimon Boets dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boets shoots for a takedown but Rimmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rimmer throws a series of punches but Boets avoids them all with ease.
Boets slips a jab from Rimmer.
Nice sprawl there from Rimmer as Boets shoots in.
Boets wants to clinch.
Boets dives in and grabs Rimmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rimmer pushes down on Boets's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimon Boets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boets will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boets.
Boets moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boets tries to clinch there but Rimmer circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Rimmer. Beautiful body shot.
Boets shoots for a takedown but Rimmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rimmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rimmer stuffs the takedown.
Boets doesn't manage to clinch there - Rimmer circles away.
Boets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boets throws a right hand that misses
and Rimmer counters with a straight right hand.
Boets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rimmer.
A swing and a miss from Rimmer.
Boets misses with a takedown attempt - Rimmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rimmer swinging wildly here.
Rimmer misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets shoots in for a double leg but Rimmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Boets darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Rimmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boets scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boets missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rimmer trying to control but Boets postures up.
Boets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rimmer can do to turn this around?
Rimmer is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boets thows a huge punch but Rimmer dodges it nicely.
Rimmer wants to control but Boets is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boets lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Boets.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boets is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rimmer is just riding it out for now. Boets eventually gives up the hold.
Rimmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boets is working away from the top position though.
Boets trying to pass the guard but Rimmer defending well.
Boets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rimmer tries to roll over but Boets keeps him under control.
Rimmer wants to control but Boets is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rimmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boets.
Rimmer is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rimmer's head.
Boets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Boets.
Boets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rimmer defending well though.
Rimmer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boets.
Boets 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boets working the head and body with strikes.
Rimmer wants to get back to full guard.
Boets thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rimmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boets working over Rimmer with some ground and pound. Rimmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rimmer is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Boets.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimon Boets dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rimmer circles away.
Rimmer throws out a powerful jab.

Boets throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rimmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Boets finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boets is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rimmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rimmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boets connects with a couple of short punches.
Rimmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rimmer trying to keep a closed guard but Boets is proving a slippery customer.
Boets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rimmer is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boets postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boets missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boets won't allow Rimmer to sweep him here.
Boets with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boets cracks Rimmer with a solid left hand.
Rimmer working a defensive guard here.
Boets is working Rimmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rimmer is trying to control the position but Boets postures up.
Boets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boets content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rimmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boets pushing down on Rimmer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arnold Rimmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boets working over Rimmer with some ground and pound. Rimmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boets missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rimmer taking some punishment here, with Boets in his half guard.
Boets works his way into side control.
Boets tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Boets goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rimmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boets's guard! Nice work there by Rimmer!
Rimmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rimmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rimmer has managed to get both his arms back between Boets's legs - danger averted.
Rimmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Boets looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rimmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boets is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boets pushing down on Rimmer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boets missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boets lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boets winds up and cracks Rimmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rimmer defending well though.
Boets lands strikes from half guard.
Rimmer has hold of Boets's hands but Boets slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boets is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rimmer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boets is thwarting Rimmer's attempts to control the position.
Rimmer is trying to stand.
Dimon Boets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boets throwing shots but Rimmer is blocking nicely.
Boets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rimmer's head.
Nice strikes from Boets there.
Boets thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boets sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rimmer defending well though.
Rimmer is trying to stand back up but Boets is controlling him
Boets lands with a punch from half guard.
Boets drops an elbow to the side of Rimmer's head.
Rimmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Boets is working for a submission of some sort.
Boets lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Boets is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimon Boets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boets, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimon Boets!
A victorious Dimon Boets 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Kappa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Kappa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kappa
vs
Gribov

208 cm
31
285 lbs
16 - 10 - 2

182 cm
28
180 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Brute

Backyard Fighting

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 16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, David Kappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Gribov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kappa as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gribov!
Kappa misses with a two punch combination.
Gribov misses the shot to the body.
Gribov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kappa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gribov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kappa is just out of range.
Gribov blocks a jab.
Kappa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kappa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gribov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kappa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gribov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gribov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gribov, not yet.
Gribov trying to control the position.
Kappa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gribov working for a triangle but Kappa defends it easily.
Gribov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gribov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kappa defends it easily.
Gribov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kappa controlling from the top position.
Kappa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappa stopping the sweep attempt from Gribov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Kappa.
Kappa throws a leg kick but Gribov checks it.
Gribov misses with a body shot.
Kappa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gribov.
Gribov tries for a takedown but Kappa circles away easily
and Kappa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Gribov.
Nice takedown defense from Kappa. No joy for Gribov on that attempt.
Gribov misses with a body shot.
Sergey Gribov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kappa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gribov is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappa gets to mount! Gribov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kappa tries to control but Gribov wriggling away.
Kappa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gribov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gribov tries to reverse the position but Kappa maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gribov fails with the takedown

and Kappa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gribov!
Gribov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kappa working away.
Kappa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gribov keeps working.
Gribov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kappa's best efforts.
Gribov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kappa blocks the strikes from Gribov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa wants to pass to mount but Gribov is defending the position.
Kappa content to control rather than advance.

Gribov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kappa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gribov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kappa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kappa!
Kappa is staying tight to Gribov's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David Kappa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gribov looking for a sweep but Kappa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kappa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kappa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gribov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kappa tries to control but Gribov wriggling away.
Gribov is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gribov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gribov dives in and scores a takedown into Kappa's guard.
Kappa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kappa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Kappa just wasn't active enough.
Kappa misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappa misses with an uppercut. Gribov saw that one coming.
Kappa scores with a jab to the body.
Gribov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kappa circles away.
Gribov walks into a straight right hand from Kappa.
Gribov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gribov tries for a takedown but Kappa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Kappa is winning the standup battle so far.

Kappa lands a big head kick that sends Gribov tumbling to the mat! Kappa takes a step backwards and waves Gribov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gribov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kappa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gribov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kappa finish him?
No luck for Gribov with that takedown attempt.
David Kappa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Gribov.
Gribov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kappa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kappa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gribov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kappa Throws a clean left jab. Kappa Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gribov's chin! Gribov crumbles to the ground and Kappa follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kappa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Kappa!
David Kappa made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Who's next motherfucker!? Give me that Title Shot. That Belt belongs to The Green Beast! Nobody stopping me. '.