Colosseum: 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruise Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat Theme. Gorge Kirk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kirk
vs
Lee

185 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
151 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gorge Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruise Lee!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirk.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kirk controlling the position from side mount.
Kirk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage 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.
Kirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Kirk.
Kirk 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.
Lee wants to control but Kirk postures up.
Kirk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kirk scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Kirk decides to stand back up. Kirk steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.

Kirk clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirk won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up.
Kirk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kirk clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch.
Kirk stops a takedown attempt from Lee.

Lee jumps guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirk pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirk looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kirk passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirk trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gorge Kirk!
A determined Gorge Kirk didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Bruise Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's it. I'm done. '.

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bwang Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stepping Razor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cote
vs
Jackson

181 cm
29
193 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

180 cm
29
200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pirates Powder
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Cote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bwang Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cote tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cote.
Cote tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Adam Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Cote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cote waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Cote avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson with a jab.
Cote misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Cote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Cote.
Cote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cote moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cote moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Cote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Cote. Cote maintains the clinch.
Cote presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cote with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Cote misses with a knee to the head.
Cote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cote prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cote lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Cote scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Our sources have told us that Cote has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cote.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cote landing knees to the head.
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cote lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Cote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cote throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bwang Jackson 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.

Cote looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Cote tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Cote counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a left hand

and Cote moves into the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cote.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Cote misses with an elbow strike.
Cote with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cote has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cote misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Cote.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cote lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cote throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cote wants to stall.
Cote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cotes head.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cote has double underhooks.
Cote misses with an elbow over the top.
Cote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cote is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cote throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Cote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cote defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Cote lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Cote thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cote wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Cote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Cote blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.

Cote closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cote avoids it.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Adam Cote has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cote working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Adam Cote 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.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Cote.
A good leg kick by Cote.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Cote.
Cote connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Cote had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Cote shakes it off.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Cote.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Cote avoids it easily.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Cote.
Cote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Cote misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Cote.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cote.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Cote lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Cote pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cote.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Cote pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Cote is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Cote into the cage.
Cote lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cote lands a shot to the body.
Jackson tries a body shot but Cote blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Cote scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands a nice elbow.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
Cote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cote lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cote lands an elbow inside.
Cote connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
Cote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Cote.
Cote blocking some punches.
Cote lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Cote looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cote lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cote is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Cote into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Cote fails to land.
Cote misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Cote blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cote.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Cote clearly takes 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Cote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Cote misses with a straight left.
Cote is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Cote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cote.
Jackson misses with a left hand

and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Cote connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cote wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bwang Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cote tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cote.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cote tries to clinch up.
Cote slips under a jab.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cote misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Cote's knee but Cote avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Cote.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cote swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bwang Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cote tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Cote wants to clinch.
Cote takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Cote moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote misses with a straight left.

Cote moves into the clinch.
Cote comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Cote.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cote is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cote pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cote lands a shot to the body.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson pushes Cote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cote lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Cote.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cote lands a nice elbow.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Cote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.

It looks like Bwang Jackson has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cote.
Cote lands a shot to the body.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cote lands a damaging elbow.
Cote lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cote blocking some punches.
Jackson pushes Cote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cote lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cote.
Cote lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Cote is working Jackson over against the cage.
Cote lands an elbow inside.

Cote drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cote throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cote finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Cote.
Good exchange - Cote coming out on top.
Cote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cote looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cote moves out of range.
Cote lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cote slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cote needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Cote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cote has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Cote!
Adam Cote retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adam Cote made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Umaga. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fatu
vs
Bradshaw

187 cm
24
278 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
221 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Project Mayhem

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a left to the body.
Fatu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bradshaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fatu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bradshaw somewhat.
We've been told by Fatu's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fatu misses with a wild combination.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Fatu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Fatu.
Fatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
Fatu swinging wildly here.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Bradshaw cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Bradshaw. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu throws a combination that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fatu's head backwards.
Fatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bradshaw finds it's way through Fatu's defenses.
Eddie Fatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bradshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw content to control rather than advance.
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw stops Fatu from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.
My spies in Victory Gym and Spa inform me that Bradshaw has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatu is trying to maintain the position but Bradshaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Bradshaw stops Fatu from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but Fatu defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradshaw trying to advance position but Fatu counters by regaining guard.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradshaw.
Fatu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradshaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw throws an elbow that misses. Fatu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bradshaw's guard. Nice move by Fatu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fatu.
Nice defenses there by Fatu.
Eddie Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu swinging wildly here.

Bradshaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fatu did well to prevent Bradshaw getting side control.
Bradshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fatu's head.
Bradshaw trying to mount his opponent but Fatu defends it.
Dudley Bradshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fatu tries to kick Bradshaw off but Bradshaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradshaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Bradshaw connects with a nice short shot to Fatu's temple.
Fatu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fatu pushes Bradshaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bradshaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fatu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bradshaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fatu some visible discomfort.
Bradshaw lands an elbow.
Bradshaw is working Fatu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradshaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fatu struggling a bit here.

Bradshaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bradshaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw grinds an elbow into Fatu's temple.
Bradshaw in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bradshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatu keeps working.
Bradshaw scores with punches from side control.
Bradshaw cracks Fatu with a big elbow.
Bradshaw looks up at the clock and then as Fatu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bradshaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound but Fatu is defending the strikes.
Bradshaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bradshaw landing strikes.
Bradshaw wants to control but Fatu is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw scoring with punches and elbows.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bradshaw. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Bradshaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fatu, who protects the arm well.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound from side control.
Bradshaw 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!
Bradshaw misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw wants to control but Fatu is keeping him busy.
Bradshaw lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Bradshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bradshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Fatu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Fatu misses with a two punch combination.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fatu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Fatu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bradshaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw forces his way into half guard.
Bradshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatu keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bradshaw lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bradshaw in particular looking to stall.
Fatu is in trouble now - Bradshaw has advanced to mount!
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount and Fatu is in trouble!
Bradshaw lands a couple of good shots and Fatu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bradshaw has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Fatu.
Bradshaw lands a shot to the head.
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!
Bradshaw lands a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw has Fatu flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bradshaw is controlling the position but Fatu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Fatu is looking to escape.
Fatu is staying active underneath Bradshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Bradshaw passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradshaw working Fatu over with strikes here.
Bradshaw tries to control but Fatu wriggling away.
Bradshaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Fatu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount.
Dudley Bradshaw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Fatu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fatu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fatu seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradshaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eddie Fatu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradshaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Bradshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bradshaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Fury was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fame
vs
Fury

205 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
277 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Fury!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Fame coming out on top.
Fury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Michael Fury has been cut.
Fame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury wants to clinch up but Fame keeps it at a distance.
Fury walks straight into a right hand from Fame - that's dropped him! Fame jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fury from any more punishment! Fury complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lil Fame!
During a confident post fight interview, Lil Fame thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Niupulusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage's entrance music is All Shall Perish - Wage Slaves. A fine choice. Niupulusu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cyclops - Danny Brown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Savage
vs
Niupulusu

185 cm
21
205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

196 cm
24
219 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Gabriel Niupulusu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niupulusu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Niupulusu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Niupulusu is just out of range.
Savage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Niupulusu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niupulusu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Niupulusu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niupulusu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Jack Savage has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Niupulusu lands a right hook to the body.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Niupulusu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niupulusu to score with a decent uppercut.
Savage throws a body kick that misses

and Niupulusu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niupulusu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savage working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Niupulusu stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Niupulusu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niupulusu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Niupulusu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.

Niupulusu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.

Niupulusu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
Niupulusu working away.
Savage is trying to buck Niupulusu off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savage is trying to improve his position.

Niupulusu tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niupulusu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu working away.

Niupulusu in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Savage is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Niupulusu!
Gabriel Niupulusu is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Gabriel Niupulusu, 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
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego has chosen Cancion del Mariachi as his entrance music. Don Diego has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brutaali Pekka's chin.

Pekka
vs
Diego

186 cm
22
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
173 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutaali Pekka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekka tries to move into range but Diego moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pekka back to the cage. Diego follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pekka slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pekka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diego won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Pekka.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diego has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pekka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing that Pekka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diego tries to escape but Pekka is in control.
Diego has one of Pekka's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Diego is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka in side control, throwing shots but Diego defends.
Diego taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pekka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pekka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pekka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pekka is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diego's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pekka working the ground and pound but Diego is defending the strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pekka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diego has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diego avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pekka.
Pekka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pekka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diego to see if he's OK.
Diego parries the strikes from Pekka easily there. Pekka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diego to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego pushes Pekka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pekka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pekka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pekka in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diego sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Pekka is staying tight to Diego's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pekka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diego is avoiding damage well.
Diego is trying to control Pekka's posture but Pekka avoids it.
Pekka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego dodges the ground and pound from Pekka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is trying to control Pekka's posture but Pekka avoids it.
Pekka lands a nice forearm strike.
Diego tries to buck Pekka off but Pekka is having none of it.
Diego on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pekka scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego is trying to control Pekka's posture but Pekka avoids it.
Pekka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diego wants to control but Pekka postures up.
The strikes coming from Pekka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diego is looking to reverse the position.
Pekka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diego sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pekka tries to score with some ground and pound. Diego controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pekka 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.
Diego tries to buck Pekka off but Pekka is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Diego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diego tries to buck Pekka off but Pekka is having none of it.
Pekka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diego is trying to get back to half guard.
Diego manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diego wants to control but Pekka is keeping busy.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekka.
Pekka is looking to advance position but Diego won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutaali Pekka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Pekka misses with a takedown attempt - Diego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekka shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekka.
That kick from Diego tenderised Pekka's leg. Pekka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego lands a head kick. Pekka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pekka avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Diego finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diego.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego tries to clinch but Pekka is having none of it.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Pekka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego looks to throw a body kick

and Pekka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pekka trying to pass the guard but Diego defending well.
Diego tries to roll over but Pekka keeps him under control.
Brutaali Pekka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pekka throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Pekka thows a huge punch but Diego dodges it nicely.
Pekka trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Pekka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diego moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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!
Pekka postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego is trying to keep Pekka in close.
Diego has his hands on Pekka's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pekka throwing strikes but missing.
Diego has control of Pekka's left arm, preventing Pekka from doing any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Diego hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diego throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekka's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pekka checks the leg kick.
Diego looks for the body kick but Pekka saw that one coming.

Pekka gets a double leg takedown into Diego's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pekka throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Pekka from controlling successfully.
Diego seems keen to control Pekka's posture.
Pekka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekka distracts Diego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diego is trying to keep Pekka in close.
Pekka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego controlling the position.
Pekka throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekka is looking to work some ground and pound but Diego has wrist control.
Pekka trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Don Diego has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pekka is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego motions for Pekka to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Diego.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Pekka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Pekka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diego is trying to defend but Pekka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diego gets full guard.
Diego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekka wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pekka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet.
Pekka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pekka postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Pekka from controlling successfully.
Pekka throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka scoring with some ground and pound.
Pekka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekka.
Pekka with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Pekka is fighting to break Diego's control of his arms but Diego is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pekka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pekka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Pekka from controlling successfully.
Diego wants to sweep here but Pekka controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutaali Pekka clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pekka avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego throws a lazy head kick

and Pekka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
Diego pulls Pekka in close to prevent any damage.
Pekka is working Diego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekka wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego is pulling down on Pekka's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Don Diego wasn't active enough on the ground.

Pekka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekka trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Diego keeping full guard, as Pekka tries to pass.
Pekka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekka.
Pekka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Diego.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws an off balance right hand

and Pekka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pekka.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego controls Pekka momentarily but Pekka frees himself.
Pekka throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diego looking for a sweep. Not yet Diego, not yet.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekka trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Pekka is looking to advance position but Diego has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diego can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pekka is looking to escape.
Pekka tries to hold on but Diego postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diego is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pekka is working to get back to half guard.
Diego wants to take his opponent's back but Pekka doesn't allow it.
Pekka is desperately trying to improve his position but Diego has a good base and remains in mount.

Diego is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego throws a leg kick

and Pekka counters with a shoot takedown. Diego fights it but they end up in guard.
Diego is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pekka trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Don Diego.
Pekka takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutaali Pekka had his way with Don Diego in that round.
That's time! Pekka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Diego lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diego defends well and Pekka ends up having to push Diego into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diego prevents the takedown attempt.
Pekka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutaali Pekka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pekka is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekka backwards.
Diego lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pekka takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego gets through Pekka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Diego.

Pekka is rocked!
Pekka goes for a takedown attempt but Diego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oh Pekka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pekka walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Pekka seems to have got his legs back now.

Pekka shoots in and bounces Diego off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diego pulls Pekka in close to his closed guard and prevents Pekka from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego looking to control.
Pekka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekka throws a big right hand that misses.
Diego pulls Pekka in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Don Diego was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A cross from Diego lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka blocks the body kick.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Pekka circles away.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekka circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diego throws a head kick but Pekka moves out of range.
Diego swings widly with a right hand

and Pekka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekka lands a couple of digs.
Pekka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diego working a defensive guard here.
Don Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego controlling the position.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Pekka!
Brutaali Pekka retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Brutaali Pekka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.