Bulldog 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardy
vs
Nikitin

175 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch but Nikitin slips to the side

and Nikitin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardy's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nikitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nikitin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Nikitin advances to half guard.
Nikitin uses his free foot to push down on Hardy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardy.
Nikitin throwing strikes here but Hardy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nikitin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikitin on the ground.
Nikitin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nikitin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy blocking the ground and pound.
Nikitin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hardy?
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Nikitin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nikitin controlling his opponent.
Nikitin scoring with strikes but Hardy is staying in there.

Hardy is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hardy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nikitin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiano Hyldahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans G Peak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans G Peak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hyldahl
vs
G Peak

160 cm
21
166 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
28
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiano Hyldahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans G Peak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
G Peak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
G Peak misses with a double jab.
Hyldahl darts in looking for a takedown but G Peak gets double underhooks and turns Hyldahl into the ropes.
G Peak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hyldahl to keep the fight standing.
G Peak tries to pull guard but Hyldahl won't allow it.
Hyldahl fails to pull guard.
Hyldahl is trying to pull guard but G Peak turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiano Hyldahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.

G Peak decides to pull guard.
Hyldahl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of G Peak is proving hard to escape from.
G Peak wants to stand but Hyldahl is controlling the position.

G Peak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyldahl is aware though and is defending well.
G Peak is pulling down on Hyldahl's head. It's preventing any offense from Hyldahl, at least for the moment.
G Peak 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
G Peak wants to stand but Hyldahl is controlling the position.
G Peak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hyldahl drops back looking for a leg! G Peak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and G Peak manages to kick Hyldahl off! Hyldahl jumps back into G Peak's guard.
G Peak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hyldahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hyldahl is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if G Peak can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak wants to stand but Hyldahl is controlling the position.
Hyldahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. G Peak is keeping the position for now.

G Peak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyldahl defends it easily.
G Peak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyldahl trying to control the position from guard on top but G Peak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
G Peak has control of Hyldahl's left arm, preventing Hyldahl from doing any damage.
Hyldahl preventing the sweep.
G Peak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hyldahl controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tiano Hyldahl wasn't doing enough on the ground.
G Peak misses with a jab, cross combination.
G Peak jabs Hyldahl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
G Peak's coach down at **CENTRUM GYM** was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on G Peak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
G Peak throws a right hand that Hyldahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyldahl also avoids with ease.
Hyldahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyldahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyldahl goes for a double leg but G Peak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as G Peak continues to drive forward.
G Peak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hyldahl to keep the fight standing.
Hyldahl is trying to break the clinch but G Peak has him pressed against the ropes.
Hyldahl tries for a takedown but G Peak manages to get underhooks.
G Peak tries to pull guard but Hyldahl holds him up against the ropes and eventually G Peak drops back down to his feet.
Hyldahl has G Peak pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
G Peak tries to pull guard but Hyldahl won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans G Peak dominated that round.
That's time! Hyldahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Hyldahl. G Peak does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from G Peak both land. Nice combination.
G Peak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyldahl counters with an inside leg kick.
Hans G Peak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
G Peak misses with a double jab.
Hyldahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. G Peak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
G Peak digs a good hook to Hyldahl's body.
G Peak lands an overhand right.
Hyldahl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
G Peak scores with a head kick. Hyldahl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hyldahl tries to close the distance and clinch but G Peak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
G Peak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

G Peak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hyldahl to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
G Peak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hyldahl is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyldahl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and G Peak dives on top into guard.
G Peak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Hyldahl manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiano Hyldahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
G Peak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyldahl throws a looping overhand right but G Peak ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - G Peak scores with a four punch combination!
Hyldahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
G Peak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
G Peak looks to land a combination but Hyldahl avoids it well.
G Peak jabs at Hyldahl's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
G Peak lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyldahl off the ropes and back into range.
Hyldahl wants to clinch.
G Peak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hyldahl at a distance.
G Peak 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.
Hyldahl ducks right into an uppercut from G Peak.
G Peak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Peak misses with a wild combination.
G Peak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hyldahl rather than just go for the knockout.
Hyldahl tries to clinch but G Peak is having none of it.
Hyldahl doesn't manage to clinch there - G Peak circles away.
G Peak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
G Peak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from G Peak.
G Peak looks to land a combination. Hyldahl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from G Peak does no damage.
Hyldahl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and G Peak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyldahl scrambles back to his feet.

Hyldahl bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tiano Hyldahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hyldahl is looking to take a break and control but G Peak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hyldahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by G Peak, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyldahl trying to control the action but G Peak is working from the bottom.
G Peak wants to control but Hyldahl postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyldahl wants to stand but G Peak has his arm trapped.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
G Peak wants to get back to his feet but Hyldahl drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans G Peak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Hyldahl wants to clinch up but G Peak keeps it at a distance.
G Peak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
G Peak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hyldahl shoots in but G Peak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hyldahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
G Peak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
G Peak misses with a few strikes there.
G Peak connects with a body shot that sends Hyldahl's belly button to the back.
G Peak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
G Peak defending well as Hyldahl loads up on a big left hand.
G Peak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyldahl drops his hands momentarily and G Peak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
G Peak thuds his right hand into Hyldahl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
G Peak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyldahl fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
G Peak looks to land a combination. Hyldahl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from G Peak. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from G Peak. No joy for Hyldahl on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiano Hyldahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
G Peak throws a head kick but Hyldahl moves out of range.
Hyldahl shoots in but no luck this time.
G Peak blocks a head kick by Hyldahl.
G Peak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
G Peak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyldahl misses with a straight left.
G Peak misses with a double jab.
G Peak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
G Peak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
G Peak works over Hyldahl's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Peak cracks Hyldahl with a right hand to the side of the head.
G Peak throws a series of strikes that have Hyldahl backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from G Peak.
G Peak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
G Peak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
G Peak lands with a nice combination. Hyldahl backs away looking to recover.
Hyldahl fails to land with a series of punches.
G Peak throws a series of punches but Hyldahl avoids them all with ease.

Hyldahl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
G Peak is looking to improve his position.
Hyldahl is trying to control the action in half guard but G Peak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Peak wants to improve his position but Hyldahl is controlling well.
G Peak is not content to let Hyldahl control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Peak is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hyldahl jumps into side control!
Hans G Peak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
G Peak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
G Peak prevents Hyldahl from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Peak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans G Peak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got G Peak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans G Peak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzing Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Gollum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomez
vs
Gollum

200 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

213 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Sport Support

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xzing Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Gollum!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gollum sprawls well initially but Gomez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gollum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Gollum defends the submission attempt.
Gollum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gollum trying to control here.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gollum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gollum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gollum gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gollum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Gollum keeps moving.

Gollum looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gollum's head.
Gomez stands and throws Gollum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gollum can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gollum some visible discomfort.
Gomez wants to control but Gollum is keeping him busy.
Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gollum to see if he's OK.
Gomez cracks Gollum with a big right hand but Gollum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gollum to see if he's OK.
Gollum is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Gomez working the head and body with strikes.
Gollum is trying to work for a sweep but Gomez has mounted him!
Gomez wants to control the pace but Gollum is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez landing strikes from the mount and Gollum is in trouble!
Gomez 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.
Gomez breaks from Gollum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomez with shots to the head and body - Gollum looks very uncomfortable down there.

Gomez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gollum is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xzing Gomez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Solimak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arhtur Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Solimak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Solimak
vs
Gomez

180 cm
20
188 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Solimak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arhtur Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solimak shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solimak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Solimak blocks the low kick.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Solimak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solimak dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Solimak's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Solimak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solimak moves out of range of the strikes.
Solimak moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Solimak.
Solimak dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Solimak tries to circle away but Gomez has him pinned against the ropes.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Solimak is controlling him.
Gomez wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solimak wants a takedown.
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Solimak won't allow it.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Solimak jumps guard and drags Gomez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomez wants to stand and escape but instead Solimak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Solimak from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez is controlling Solimak's posture.
Solimak stops Gomez from standing up.
Solimak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Solimak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gomez controls his leg.
Gomez wants to control but Solimak is keeping busy.
Gomez is not content to let Solimak control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solimak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Solimak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Solimak moves out of range.
Solimak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Solimak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solimak scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solimak.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solimak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Solimak misses with a head kick.
Arhtur Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solimak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Solimak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez stalks Solimak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solimak's face. Solimak staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solimak ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Solimak backpedaling.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Gomez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Solimak has been working on his balance at **CENTRUM GYM**, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gomez.
Solimak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gomez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Solimak. That one must have hurt.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solimak.
Arhtur Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez looks winded!
Solimak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good work by Solimak as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Solimak lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solimak manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solimak.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Solimak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Solimak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Solimak dominated that round.
That's time! Solimak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gomez takes a swing at Solimak's ribcage but misses.
Solimak shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Solimak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Solimak.
Solimak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
No joy there for Solimak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solimak is looking to clinch.
Solimak dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Solimak's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Solimak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solimak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solimak off to one side.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Solimak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Solimak avoids the body shot from Gomez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Solimak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Solimak avoids it well.
Gomez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solimak rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Gomez.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Solimak avoids it well.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Solimak fails to land the takedown.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Solimak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Solimak avoids them all with ease.
Solimak lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Solimak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solimak throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez throws a head kick but Solimak moves out of range.
Solimak looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solimak lands a jab to the head.
Solimak digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Frank Solimak is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Solimak.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Solimak.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Solimak moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Solimak.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Solimak.
Solimak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomez stalks Solimak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solimak's face. Solimak staggers backwards, shaken.
Solimak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez works Solimak's body with a nice hook.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Solimak off the ropes and back into range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Solimak!
Gomez lands with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Solimak.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gomez.
Solimak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Solimak.
Solimak feints a jab promting Gomez to slip. Solimak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gomez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solimak misses the shot to the body.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Solimak avoids it well.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Solimak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solimak blocks a head kick by Gomez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Solimak does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Solimak with that takedown attempt.
Solimak takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Solimak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gomez's calf.
Gomez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Solimak.
Solimak throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Solimak goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Gomez continues to drive forward.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Solimak wants a takedown but no success here.
Solimak is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Solimak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Solimak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solimak misses with the combination.
Solimak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Gomez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solimak doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solimak eats them both and turns towards Gomez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Solimak lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Solimak just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frank Solimak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Solimak misses the shot to the body.
Solimak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Solimak scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solimak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Solimak misses the shot to the body.
Solimak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Solimak is just out of range.
Solimak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Solimak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Solimak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solimak circles away quickly and effectively.
Solimak swinging wildly here.
Solimak lands a jab to the head.
Solimak thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.
Gomez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solimak eats them both and turns towards Gomez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gomez throws a head kick but Solimak moves out of range.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solimak throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Solimak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solimak.
Solimak misses with a two punch combination.
Solimak fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomez in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solimak.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez scores with a one two! Solimak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Solimak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solimak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solimak throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Solimak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gomez lands a two punch combo.
Gomez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Solimak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gomez throws a right hand that Solimak ducks under and follows up with a left that Solimak also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Solimak. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solimak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Solimak.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Solimak.
Solimak missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Solimak moved out of range nicely.
Arhtur Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez lands a jab to Solimak's midsection.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Solimak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomez's sensitive parts.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Gomez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solimak checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solimak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Solimak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez throws a body punch but Solimak moves out of range.
Solimak shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solimak was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Solimak clobbers Gomez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solimak throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Solimak lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Solimak throws a head kick that half lands.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Solimak's leg but Solimak calmly moves out of range.
Solimak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frank Solimak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solimak scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

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 Frank Solimak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solimak, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Solimak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Migel Der Garde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Piil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Franz Piil enters the ring!

Der Garde
vs
Piil

177 cm
26
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
27
174 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Migel Der Garde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz Piil!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Der Garde bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Piil can't do much from the bottom here.
Piil manages to get back to half guard.
Der Garde thows a huge punch but Piil dodges it nicely.
Piil tries to get to full guard but Der Garde has control of the leg.
Der Garde trying to pass the guard but Piil defending well.
Piil trying to control from the bottom.

Der Garde is working for a kimura but Piil is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piil is looking to improve his position.
Piil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Der Garde is working away from the top position though.
Piil tries to roll over but Der Garde keeps him under control.
Piil trying to hold on to Der Garde's head to control him but Der Garde postures up.
Piil is staying active underneath Der Garde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piil is trying to control but can't.

Der Garde is looking for a kimura but Piil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Der Garde to get the leverage.
Piil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Der Garde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Der Garde postures up.
Piil wants to sweep here but Der Garde controlling him for the moment.
Piil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Der Garde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform us that Piil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Piil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Der Garde is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piil is trying to keep Der Garde in close.

Piil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Der Garde trying to control the position from guard on top but Piil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Piil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piil is trying to hold Der Garde in close to prevent damage but Der Garde has managed to pass into half guard.
Piil is trying to control but can't.
Der Garde trying to control the action but Piil is working from the bottom.
Piil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piil is trying to control the position but Der Garde postures up.
Piil keeping moving, preventing Der Garde from controlling successfully.
Piil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Der Garde tries to free his leg and advance position but Piil is retaining full guard.
Der Garde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Piil is trying to keep Der Garde in close.
Der Garde trying to control but Piil is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Der Garde's guard.
Piil trying to control the position from guard on top but Der Garde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piil pushes down on Der Garde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Piil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Piil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Der Garde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Piil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Der Garde keeps working.
Piil might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Der Garde haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Der Garde is looking for a sweep.
Der Garde isn't going anywhere.
Der Garde gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Piil is working for a kimura but Der Garde is defending it quite comfortably.
Der Garde is staying active underneath Piil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Der Garde landing small, sideways elbows.
Der Garde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piil on the ground.
Der Garde gets back to full guard.
Piil wants to control from the top but Der Garde keeps moving.
Piil preventing the sweep.
Piil advances to half guard.
Der Garde is in trouble now - Piil has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Piil looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Piil with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Piil swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Der Garde is now in Piil's guard. A big mistake from Piil there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Der Garde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Piil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Der Garde, into his guard.
Der Garde working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piil trying to control the position from guard on top but Der Garde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piil looking to pass the guard.
Piil lands a couple of digs.
Der Garde wants to sweep but no luck.
Piil advances to half guard.
Der Garde trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Piil looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piil tries to control but Der Garde wriggling away.
Der Garde tries to hold on but Piil postures up.
Piil pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Franz Piil has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Der Garde tries to hold on but Piil postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Der Garde is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Piil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Der Garde shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Piil is looking for a sweep. Der Garde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Der Garde is controlling the pace.
Piil wants to get back to full guard.
Der Garde is looking to take a break and control but Piil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Der Garde prevents Piil from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Garde is looking to take a break and control but Piil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Migel Der Garde.
Der Garde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piil wants to clinch up but Der Garde keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piil.
Der Garde misses with a few strikes there.
Piil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Der Garde as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Der Garde as Piil shoots in.
Migel Der Garde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Piil.

Der Garde gets caught flat footed, as Piil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Der Garde can't keep his opponent in guard - Piil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piil is looking to advance position but Der Garde won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Garde is trying to control but can't.
Der Garde tries to roll over but Piil keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Piil lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Der Garde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Piil is working for a kimura but Der Garde is defending it quite comfortably.
Der Garde manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Der Garde working a defensive guard but Piil manages to pass into side control anyway.

Piil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Piil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Piil wants to control but Der Garde is keeping him busy.
Der Garde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Piil tries for a kimura but Der Garde is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Der Garde rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Piil's guard! Nice work there by Der Garde!
Franz Piil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piil is trying to keep Der Garde in close.
Der Garde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Der Garde trying to control but Piil is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Piil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Piil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rain Ask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flemming Franz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Ask
vs
Franz

183 cm
28
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

200 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rain Ask!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flemming Franz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ask drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ask wants to stand but Franz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ask would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ask's guard.
Franz throws a strike but Ask rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ask is looking to stand up but Franz won't let him.
Franz wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ask working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franz's head.
Franz keeping full guard, as Ask tries to pass.
Ask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franz keeping moving, preventing Ask from controlling successfully.

Ask has gone for a leg lock! Franz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ask's guard.
Ask is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ask keeping moving, preventing Franz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ask is looking for a triangle but Franz pushes his legs off easily.
Ask wants to stand and escape but Franz is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franz looking to pass the guard.
Ask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ask wants to stand up but Franz is controlling him.
Ask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franz looking to pass the guard.
Franz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franz wants to control from the top but Ask keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Flemming Franz.

Ask decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franz is not content to let Ask control the position.
Ask wants to free his trapped foot but Franz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franz tries to get to full guard but Ask has control of the leg.
Ask is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ask in particular looking to stall.
Franz regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ask passes into half guard.
Ask wants to take a breather but Franz is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ask throwing shots but Franz is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ask showed some decent athleticism there.
Ask tries to stand and escape but Franz is controlling the position.
Ask looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ask scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franz is looking to control Ask's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franz avoid being mounted?
Franz wants to control but Ask passes into side.
Ask wants to stand but Franz has his arm trapped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ask lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Franz wants to control but Ask postures up.
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!
Ask trying to control the position but Franz is working away.
Franz is trying to buck Ask off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ask has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ask with the ground and pound from mount.
Ask putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Ask is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Franz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ask working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ask with a couple of short strikes.

Franz is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franz tries to hold on but Ask postures up.
Ask landing strikes, looking to finish!
Franz is still in real trouble! Can Ask finish him?

It looks like Flemming Franz has been cut.
Franz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ask lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Franz! Ask sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Franz and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rain Ask!
Rain Ask retains his middleweight title!