D 20 : Lom vs OReilly PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix has chosen Loner - Black Sabbath as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stevenson
vs
Matrix

191 cm
23
222 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedrick Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matrix forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matrix.
Stevenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matrix counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Cedrick Stevenson has been cut.
Matrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matrix to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Matrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrix throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matrix throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matrix thinking.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matrix.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Matrix moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like The Matrix has been cut.
Matrix slips a jab from Stevenson.
Matrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matrix walks into a left hand.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Matrix's head back.
Matrix scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrix wobbles Stevenson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Matrix dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Stevenson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Matrix!
An out of breath The Matrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Robinson
vs
Rakieta Jr

198 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Rakieta Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakieta Jr's half guard.

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

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rakieta Jr defends it well.
Robinson prevents Rakieta Jr from standing back up.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rakieta Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rakieta Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rakieta Jr sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rakieta Jr is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Rakieta Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Robinson is trying for a kimura here. Rakieta Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Robinson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddy Robinson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk by Pantera. That Guy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Guy
vs
Knott

180 cm
28
205 lbs
16 - 23 - 0

189 cm
28
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knott fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knott with a hook.
Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guy. That did some damage!
Guy darts in trying to clinch

and Knott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy gets full guard.

Knott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knott throws a sloppy head kick

and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. Knott didn't expect that.
Guy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Guy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guy, into his guard.
Guy controls Knott momentarily but Knott frees himself.
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.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy looking to control but Knott passes into half guard.
It looks like Knott is going to stand back up.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy is not content to let Knott control the position.
Knott prevents Guy from improving his position.

Guy looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knott's back!

Guy looking for the choke but no joy.

Guy looking for the RNC.
Knott looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Knott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knott grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott can't escape the position.
Guy doesn't have the hooks in and Knott manages to turn into his guard.
Knott wants to get up but he can't break Guy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Knott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Knott has passed into side control.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knott wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott working away.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Knott keeps moving and retains side control.

Knott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well.
Knott just content to control the position.
Guy wants to control but Knott postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Knott stands up and beckons Guy to his feet.
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 That Guy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guy misses with a takedown attempt

so Knott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knott stops Guy from standing up.
Guy 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.

Knott has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Guy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knott is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Guy pulls down on the head and he's put Knott to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). That Guy!
That Guy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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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 Raptor Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vodka - Korpiklaani. Franky Train is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jesus
vs
Train

191 cm
19
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
248 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raptor Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Train!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Franky Train has been cut.
Jesus lands a jab to the head.
Train fails with the takedown.

Train scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Train prevents Jesus from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jesus pushes Train off and gets back to his feet.
Train displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jesus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jesus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Train looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jesus is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Train throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jesus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Train fails to land the takedown.
Train shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jesus but Jesus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raptor Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Train.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Train pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Train tries for a takedown but Jesus circles away easily
and Jesus counters with a nice body shot.
Train looks winded!
Jesus looks to land a combination but Train avoids it well.
Jesus lands a head shot.
Train looks for a takedown but Jesus sprawls well.
Train takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Train looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jesus lands a left and a right that send Train crashing to the mat, dazed. Jesus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Train is rocked!
Jesus drops Train with a naaaaasty hook - Train is in real trouble here! Jesus dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raptor Jesus!
Our winner, Raptor Jesus, 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coppersmith Algorithm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Algorithm
vs
Steele

190 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
38
260 lbs
30 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coppersmith Algorithm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raffer Steele!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algorithm shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Algorithm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Algorithm darts in looking for a takedown but Steele gets double underhooks and turns Algorithm into the cage.

Algorithm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele slaps away a takedown attempt from Algorithm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coppersmith Algorithm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algorithm looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Algorithm fails with a takedown attempt.
Algorithm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Steele catches Algorithm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Algorithm is defended easily by Steele.
Algorithm is breathing heavily.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele connects with a solid leg kick.
Algorithm fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Algorithm with that takedown attempt.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Algorithm manages to avoid it.
Algorithm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Algorithm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Algorithm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Steele misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steele, right into the meat.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Algorithm's torso.
Algorithm closes the distance and clinches up with Steele, looking for a takedown. Algorithm pushes Steele against the cage but Steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Algorithm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Steele. That one must have hurt.
Steele connects with a leg kick. Algorithm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Algorithm. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Algorithm drops his hands momentarily and Steele needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Algorithm just on the top of the head. Algorithm drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Algorithm - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raffer Steele!
Raffer Steele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bahh Tee. Kosti Lom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny OReilly's chin.

Lom
vs
OReilly

190 cm
27
265 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

195 cm
28
280 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators

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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny OReilly!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lom scores with a three punch combo!
A left lands for Lom.
OReilly misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Lom.
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!
Lom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OReilly.
OReilly throws a body punch but Lom moves out of range.
Lom dips to his left and cracks OReilly with an uppercut!
OReilly misses with a left hand
and Lom counters with a stiff right hand.

OReilly is rocked!
OReilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lom.
OReilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnny OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Lom.
Jab, jab by OReilly - just one landing.

It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
Lom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OReilly misses with a two punch combination.
Lom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from OReilly misses.
OReilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OReilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OReilly throws a series of punches but Lom avoids them all with ease.
Lom cracks the inside of OReilly's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly defending well as Lom loads up on a big left hand.

Lom drops OReilly with a beautiful combination! OReilly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lom is looking for the KO!
OReilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Lom finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
OReilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OReilly seems to have recovered his senses.
OReilly throws a shot from downtown. Lom moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Lom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lom takes a swing at OReilly's ribcage but misses.
Lom throws a jab but it's blocked by OReilly.
Lom scores with a jab to the head.
OReilly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lom is looking to clinch but OReilly is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Lom 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Lom sends OReilly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lom is motioning to the referee to let OReilly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OReilly. That did some damage!
Lom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Lom has taken the fight to the clinch.
OReilly is trying to break the clinch but Lom is controlling him.
Lom lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReilly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Lom.

It looks like Johnny OReilly has been cut.
OReilly is trying to break the clinch but Lom has him pressed against the cage.

Lom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OReilly scores with a one two! Lom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lom missing with a left hand there. OReilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OReilly connects with a right hand. Lom shakes it off.

Kosti Lom's cut is getting worse.
OReilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OReilly staying out of range there.
OReilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lom throws out a loose jab but OReilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
OReilly slips a jab from Lom.
Lom throws a body punch but OReilly moves out of range.
Lom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OReilly throws a right hand that Lom ducks under and follows up with a left that Lom also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReilly misses with a double jab
and Lom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
OReilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Lom.
A slow jab from OReilly misses its intended target.

Lom feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OReilly sprawling to the canvas! OReilly rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lom finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lom keeps control of OReilly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lom lands a body shot in the clinch.
OReilly looks winded!
Lom lands a nice shot to the body.
Lom lands an elbow inside that OReilly shrugs off.
Lom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OReilly up against the cage.
Lom lands an elbow inside that OReilly shrugs off.
Lom is stalling here.
Lom lands an elbow just above OReilly 's eye.
Lom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lom manages to break the clinch.

Lom sends OReilly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lom is motioning to the referee to let OReilly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lom throws a series of punches but OReilly avoids them all with ease.
OReilly misses with an uppercut.
Lom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lom connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt OReilly covering up! Lom comes in with a big uppercut and OReilly goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kosti Lom!