Relativity 20: Roll Call PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stnd up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KOAN Sound & Asa - This Time Around (feat. Koo). Dong Uk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Uk
vs
up

183 cm
23
231 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
260 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dong Uk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stnd up!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uk lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Stnd up has been cut.
Uk misses with an uppercut.
Uk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and up counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uk misses with a wild body shot.
Uk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by up.
Uk misses the shot to the body.
Uk throws a body shot but no joy.
up takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
up on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uk misses with a straight right.
And up tries to counter it with a takedown but Uk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uk misses with a straight left.
up is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uk with a body shot.
up tries to clinch but Uk is having none of it.
Uk ducks right into an uppercut from up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by up.
Uk lands with a hook. up tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by up.
Uk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
up's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on up's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uk misses the shot to the body.
up appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uk swings and misses with a hook to the body.

up clinches.
Uk has a couple of punches blocked by up.
Uk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
up tries to throw a body punch but Uk avoids it by throwing up back against the cage.
up throws a punch but it's blocked by Uk.
up missing with knees to the body.
up can't find room to land a body shot as Uk controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
up lands a shot to the body.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Uk.

up jumps into guard, dragging Uk to the mat.
up can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uk controls the pace.
up wants to stand but Uk is controlling the position.
Uk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uk advances position into side control!
Uk controls the position from side control.
up is looking to get back to his feet here but Uk is keeping cool and he's managed to take up's back.

up tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Uk sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces up to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dong Uk!
In his post fight interview, Dong Uk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edan De Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Investitor Gradnje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gradnje has chosen Rammstein-Moskau as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

De Farias
vs
Gradnje

188 cm
23
218 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
22
213 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Good gas tank

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edan De Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Investitor Gradnje!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Farias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

De Farias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gradnje is trying to get back to half guard.
De Farias advances to full mount.
De Farias wants to get back to his feet but Gradnje is holding on tight.
De Farias lands a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gradnje is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gradnje wants to hold on but De Farias pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Farias prevents Gradnje from getting the reversal.
De Farias wants to stand but Gradnje is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Gradnje tries to lock up and control but De Farias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gradnje is working to get back to half guard.
De Farias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gradnje is looking to escape.
De Farias avoids the attempt from Gradnje to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Farias trying to control but Gradnje is having none of it.
Gradnje wants to hold on but De Farias pushes him away.

De Farias looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by De Farias.
Gradnje bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Farias has control of Gradnje's left arm, preventing Gradnje from doing any damage.
Gradnje looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje trying to control the position from guard on top but De Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gradnje working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradnje accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gradnje throws an elbow that misses. De Farias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gradnje's guard. Nice move by De Farias!

De Farias trying to control but Gradnje is working from the bottom.
Gradnje looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Farias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gradnje tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje looking for a sweep. Not yet Gradnje, not yet.
De Farias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gradnje has his foot on De Farias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Farias works his way back into a safe position though.

Gradnje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Farias is aware though and is defending well.
De Farias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gradnje is keeping the position for now.
De Farias is working hard here to advance position.
De Farias passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Farias advances to full mount.
Gradnje is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edan De Farias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gradnje darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Farias won't allow Gradnje to pass to mount.
Gradnje looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gradnje trying to advance position but De Farias counters by regaining guard.
De Farias keeping moving, preventing Gradnje from controlling successfully.
De Farias trying to control the position.
De Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gradnje can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gradnje tries to free his leg and advance position but De Farias is retaining full guard.
Gradnje is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gradnje with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gradnje is looking to work some ground and pound but De Farias has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradnje accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gradnje trying to control the position from guard on top but De Farias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gradnje tries to free his leg and advance position but De Farias is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gradnje dives in and scores a takedown into De Farias's guard.
De Farias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gradnje.

Gradnje has gone for a leg lock! De Farias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gradnje's guard.

Gradnje keeping moving, preventing De Farias from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gradnje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Farias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gradnje 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.
Gradnje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gradnje keeping full guard, as De Farias tries to pass.
Gradnje is trying to control the position but De Farias postures up.
De Farias looking to sit in guard and control but Gradnje gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Farias looking for a sweep. Not yet De Farias, not yet.
Gradnje passes De Farias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gradnje passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Farias!
Gradnje looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Farias is squirming around, avoiding Gradnje's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Farias is trying desperately to improve position.
Gradnje lands a heavy elbow.

Gradnje is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Farias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Gradnje swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Farias is now in Gradnje's guard. A big mistake from Gradnje there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gradnje keeping moving, preventing De Farias from controlling successfully.
De Farias preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Investitor Gradnje 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. This is the final round!

De Farias looking to score a takedown here. Gradnje is defending well but De Farias drives through and ends up in Gradnje's guard.
De Farias trying to control but Gradnje is working from the bottom.
De Farias is looking to stand up but Gradnje won't let him.

Gradnje is looking for a triangle but De Farias pushes his legs off easily.

Gradnje throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Farias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Farias has knee on belly momentarily but Gradnje bucks him off and regains half guard.
De Farias is just content to waste time from the top position. Gradnje takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gradnje is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Farias defends well.
De Farias won't allow Gradnje to sweep him here.
Gradnje keeping full guard, as De Farias tries to pass.

De Farias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gradnje striking off his back but it's not causing De Farias any problems.

Gradnje throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gradnje keeping moving, preventing De Farias from controlling successfully.
Gradnje keeping full guard, as De Farias tries to pass.
De Farias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gradnje's guard.
De Farias wants to control but Gradnje is keeping him busy.
Gradnje is looking to improve his position.

De Farias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gradnje wants to improve his position but De Farias is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje is refusing to be controlled, as De Farias sits in half guard.
De Farias works his foot free and advances to mount.

De Farias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gradnje manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Farias has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gradnje!
Gradnje is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gradnje tries to lock up and control but De Farias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gradnje is squirming around, avoiding De Farias's attempts to control the action.

De Farias is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gradnje to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gradnje shrugs it off.
De Farias looking to control but Gradnje is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

De Farias goes for an armbar but Gradnje turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gradnje.
Gradnje advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gradnje wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Farias, who protects the arm well.

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 Edan De Farias.
I think De Farias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edan De Farias!
Investitor Gradnje was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanna congretz my opponent on his win, wish him all the best, for me its back to my drawing board see where i went wrong study it and get the best of this lose.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ridela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ridela
vs
Kent

175 cm
23
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

162 cm
27
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

MMA nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Ridela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Ridela looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kent is defending well. Ridela quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kent has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ridela celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Ridela!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Eotvos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion The Cool Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion The Cool Kid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eotvos
vs
The Cool Kid

168 cm
23
138 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

162 cm
23
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

INTENSITY RIO'S BEST!

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Eotvos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dion The Cool Kid!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up but Eotvos circles away and keeps his distance.

Eotvos forces The Cool Kid back against the cage and clinches.
The Cool Kid lands a left hand.
The Cool Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eotvos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Cool Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Cool Kid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Eotvos manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eotvos keeping moving, preventing The Cool Kid from controlling successfully.
Eotvos wants to get back to his feet but The Cool Kid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Cool Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Eotvos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eotvos is controlling The Cool Kid's posture.

The Cool Kid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eotvos sizes up The Cool Kid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Eotvos tries to keep at a distance but The Cool Kid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eotvos avoids the elbow strike from The Cool Kid, against the cage.
The Cool Kid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cool Kid misses with a knee strike.
Eotvos blocks an uppercut.
Eotvos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Cool Kid misses with a punch to the body.
Eotvos working hard to break the clinch.
The Cool Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Cool Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Cool Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Eotvos is trying to push The Cool Kid away but The Cool Kid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Cool Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Cool Kid throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cool Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Cool Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eotvos is trying to break the clinch but The Cool Kid has him pressed against the cage.
The Cool Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
The Cool Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Eotvos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Cool Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Eotvos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eotvos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Cool Kid walks into a stiff left hand from Eotvos.
Eotvos lands with a good body shot.
Eotvos connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Cool Kid. The Cool Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Cool Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up but Eotvos circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Eotvos blocks the leg kick.
Eotvos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Cool Kid connects with a leg kick. Eotvos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eotvos catches The Cool Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Cool Kid misses with a body kick.
Eotvos checks a leg kick.
The Cool Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Cool Kid wants to clinch
and The Cool Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Eotvos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eotvos lands with a hook. The Cool Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eotvos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eotvos scores with a jab to the head.
The Cool Kid wants to clinch.
The Cool Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
The Cool Kid wants to clinch but Eotvos slips to the side
and Eotvos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eotvos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Eotvos 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 Cool Kid throws a head kick but Eotvos moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Eotvos misses the target.

Eotvos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eotvos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eotvos can't break the clinch.
The Cool Kid misses with a knee strike.
Eotvos blocks an elbow strike.
The Cool Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Cool Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Eotvos blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cool Kid working aggressively here.
The Cool Kid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Cool Kid lands an uppercut.
The Cool Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eotvos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Cool Kid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Cool Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eotvos misses with a hook. The Cool Kid ducked under it nicely.
The Cool Kid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eotvos digs a good body shot into The Cool Kid's ribs.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up.
Eotvos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Cool Kid.
Eotvos dips to his left and cracks The Cool Kid with an uppercut!
The Cool Kid walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Eotvos.
Daniel Eotvos is winning the standup battle so far.
Eotvos swings widly with a right hand
and The Cool Kid counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Eotvos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eotvos throws a hook but The Cool Kid avoids it easily.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eotvos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up.
The Cool Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eotvos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up but Eotvos circles away and keeps his distance.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch there but Eotvos circles away.
Eotvos lands a jab.
A big left from Eotvos misses.
Eotvos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eotvos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by The Cool Kid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eotvos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Cool Kid backs up against the cage.
Eotvos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Eotvos misses.

The Cool Kid moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cool Kid throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Cool Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Eotvos avoids the damage to the body.
The Cool Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Cool Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Cool Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Cool Kid working aggressively here.
Eotvos blocks an elbow strike.
Eotvos blocks an uppercut.
Eotvos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eotvos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Cool Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eotvos tries to circle away but The Cool Kid has him pinned against the cage.
The Cool Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eotvos blocks it with crossed arms.
Eotvos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Cool Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eotvos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eotvos wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Cool Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eotvos is trying to force a seperation but The Cool Kid has the dominant position.
The Cool Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eotvos is defending well for now.
The Cool Kid misses with a knee to the head.
The Cool Kid throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Cool Kid lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dion The Cool Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eotvos lands a really nice looking cross but The Cool Kid seems unphased.
Eotvos lands a jab to the head.
Eotvos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

The Cool Kid moves into the clinch.
Eotvos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Cool Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eotvos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Cool Kid misses with a body punch.
The Cool Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Eotvos.
Eotvos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Cool Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eotvos.
Eotvos has had enough of the clinch but The Cool Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Eotvos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from The Cool Kid on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cool Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Eotvos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Cool Kid misses with a body punch.
The Cool Kid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Cool Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eotvos blocks it with crossed arms.
The Cool Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eotvos.
Eotvos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dion The Cool Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Cool Kid misses with a knee to the head.
Eotvos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Cool Kid lands a nice knee to the body.
Eotvos is trying to break the clinch but The Cool Kid has him pressed against the cage.
The Cool Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cool Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Cool Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eotvos.
Eotvos is trying to break free.
Eotvos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Cool Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eotvos.
The Cool Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid misses with a knee strike.
The Cool Kid misses with some punches.
The Cool Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eotvos avoids it.
The Cool Kid has Eotvos pressed against the cage, preventing Eotvos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eotvos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Cool Kid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eotvos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eotvos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eotvos throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Cool Kid wants to clinch but Eotvos slips to the side
and Eotvos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eotvos tests The Cool Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eotvos slips a jab from The Cool Kid.

The Cool Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Cool Kid throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Cool Kid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Cool Kid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eotvos backwards.
Eotvos is trying to break the clinch but The Cool Kid is controlling him.
Nice elbow from The Cool Kid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cool Kid tries a body shot but Eotvos blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Cool Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Cool Kid connects with a knee to the head.
The Cool Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Eotvos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Cool Kid missing with knees to the body.
The Cool Kid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Cool Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Cool Kid keeps control of Eotvos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eotvos avoiding damage as The Cool Kid throws knees to the body.

Eotvos gets control of The Cool Kid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eotvos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion The Cool Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Cool Kid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion The Cool Kid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frost
vs
Hong

182 cm
22
174 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

177 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Hellbent
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

GREEN!160

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frost lands a jab.
Frost cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
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!
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Hong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Stalling in the clinch from Hong.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Hong taking a breather.
Frost being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hong.
Hong controlling the action here for a moment.
Hong's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Frost wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.

Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hong defends well.
Hong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.
Hong with a nice head shot there.
Hong landing with the ground and pound.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Hong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.
Hong passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Hong sits in half guard.
Frost has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hong wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it.
Hong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost manages to get to full guard.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuke Hong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Frost down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hong effectively controlling the action here.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hong.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hong.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Hong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hong is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost jumps guard but Hong stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hong gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hong.
Hong tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Frost throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Hong dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Hong blocks a body shot from Frost.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong is struggling to control the position.
Tuke Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hong dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong is struggling to control the position.
Frost misses with some punches.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost pushes Hong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Frost stalling in the clinch.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Hong is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Frost tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Hong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Isaac Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Hong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Frost drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hong follows Frost to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuke Hong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tuke Hong 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
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contreras comes into the arena with Gidafilia Kaliente blaring out of the sound system. Hollinger has chosen WILD BOYS as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alejandro Contreras has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alejandro Contreras seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Contreras
vs
Hollinger

172 cm
29
166 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

184 cm
34
167 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
Contreras throws an overhand right that lands on Hollinger's shoulder, as Hollinger tries to avoid the shot.
Hollinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contreras.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollinger.

Hollinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Contreras is trying to control the position but Hollinger postures up.
Hollinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Contreras is trying to control the position but Hollinger postures up.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Hollinger from controlling successfully.
Contreras has Hollinger pulled in close to control his posture.
Hollinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hollinger with a nice head shot there.

Hollinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Contreras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hollinger on the ground.
Contreras pulls Hollinger in close to prevent any damage.
Hollinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hollinger wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Hollinger stands up over Contreras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hollinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Hollinger postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Hollinger wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hollinger ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Contreras scores with a sloppy right hand. Hollinger should have avoided that one.
Contreras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Contreras there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hollinger shoots in but Contreras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Contreras loads up on a big right hand but Hollinger slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Hollinger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contreras missing with a left hand there. Hollinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Hollinger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Contreras lands with a shot to the body.
Hollinger looks to land a combination but Contreras avoids it well.
Contreras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollinger on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Contreras forces Hollinger back against the cage and clinches.
Contreras is trying to push Hollinger away but Hollinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Contreras is trying to push Hollinger away but Hollinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hollinger is struggling to control the position.
Contreras working aggressively here.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Contreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hollinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hollinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollinger wants to stall.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Contreras's efforts to push away.

Contreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hollinger misses with a double jab
and Contreras counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Contreras blocks the low kick.
Hollinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Contreras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hollinger somewhat.
Alejandro Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Hollinger.
Hollinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contreras throws out the jab.
Hollinger is looking to slow Contreras down with leg kicks.
Dylan Hollinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollinger avoids the body shot from Contreras.
Jab by Contreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollinger just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Contreras throws a hook to the side of Hollinger's head but Hollinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Contreras defends it nicely.
Hollinger fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Contreras misses the target.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollinger.
Hollinger tries to clinch there but Contreras circles away.
Hollinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollinger throws a combination. Contreras tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollinger.

Hollinger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Contreras trying to control the position here.
Contreras trying to keep a closed guard but Hollinger is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hollinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Contreras looking to control.
Contreras has momentary wrist control but Hollinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Hollinger 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.
Contreras trying to keep a closed guard but Hollinger is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hollinger advances position into side control!
Dylan Hollinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Hollinger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hollinger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contreras tries to get out of the position.
Hollinger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Contreras is avoiding damage well.
Contreras wants to control but Hollinger postures up.

Hollinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is looking to regain half guard here but Hollinger keeps moving and retains side control.

Hollinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hollinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Contreras is trying to control Hollinger's posture but Hollinger avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hollinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Contreras struggling a bit here.

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

Hollinger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Contreras has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hollinger but great work by Contreras.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollinger tries to improve position but can't.
Contreras tries to stand but Hollinger is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Hollinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Contreras's cut.
That's time! Contreras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hollinger scores with a jab to the head.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
Hollinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contreras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contreras moves out of range as Hollinger strikes.
Hollinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Contreras as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Contreras. Those never looked like landing.
Hollinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contreras misses with an uppercut.
Contreras tries to clinch but Hollinger is having none of it.
Alejandro Contreras is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contreras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollinger at a distance.
Hollinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Contreras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras stuffs the takedown.
Contreras digs a good hook to Hollinger's body.
Hollinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Hollinger looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras is looking to counter punch.
Hollinger scores with a hook.

Contreras clinches up with Hollinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Contreras has a couple of punches blocked by Hollinger.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollinger won't allow it.
A short left from Contreras.
Contreras misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollinger.
Still in the clinch, Hollinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contreras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Contreras fails to land.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Hollinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Contreras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hollinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Contreras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hollinger fails to land.

Contreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollinger takes one on the button.
Hollinger lands a leg kick that knocks Contreras off balance momentarily.
Hollinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Contreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollinger throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras swings for the body but Hollinger moves out of range.
Hollinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contreras defends it well.

Contreras drives through and clinches with Hollinger against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
A body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras misses with the head strike.
Alejandro Contreras has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hollinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Hollinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger scores with a shot to the side of Contreras's head.
Contreras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollinger slows down the pace here.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hollinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hollinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollinger throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hollinger.
Hollinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hollinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollinger lands a shoulder strike.
Contreras lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollinger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger is trying to stall.
Contreras takes a shot to the head.
Contreras misses with the head strike.
Contreras tries a body shot but Hollinger blocks it.
Hollinger working aggressively here.
Hollinger has a couple of punches blocked by Contreras.
Hollinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Hollinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hollinger.
Hollinger lands with a light punch inside.
Contreras takes a shot to the head.
Contreras lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hollinger keeps control of Contreras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Contreras tries to circle away but Hollinger has him pinned against the cage.
Contreras tries to work over Hollinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Contreras swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollinger uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Hollinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hollinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Hollinger!
An out of breath Dylan Hollinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alexander
vs
Armstrong

178 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.

Alexander tries to sprawl but Armstrong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.

Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Alexander is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Alexander looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Alexander won't allow it.

Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong seems to be looking for submissions.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Armstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.

Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexander has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Alexander.
Armstrong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexander is controlling him well.

Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander gets to mount! Armstrong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alexander connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong gets back to half guard.
Alexander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexander throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armstrong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Armstrong has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alexander escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alexander!
Alexander trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Alexander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathaniel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong feints the counter takedown.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexander looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.
Alexander is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Elroys Elite Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.

Armstrong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.

Armstrong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.

Armstrong swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Armstrong's guard.
Alexander pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Alexander moves into full mount! Armstrong won't be happy about that!
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Alexander isn't that keen on the idea.
Alexander looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alexander is landing with some decent strikes but Armstrong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexander has hold of Armstrong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Armstrong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
Armstrong wants to hold on but Alexander pushes him away.
Alexander is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Armstrong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alexander landing strikes from the mount and Armstrong is in trouble!
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armstrong keeps trying to improve his position.
Pete Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexander lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Armstrong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alexander breaks from Armstrong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armstrong is looking to escape.
Alexander unloading with bombs!
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a heavy elbow.
Alexander with good strikes from the mount here!
Alexander is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Alexander goes for an armbar but Armstrong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Armstrong.

Armstrong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.

Armstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Armstrong showed some decent athleticism there.

Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.

Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.

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

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armstrong is looking to pass Alexander's guard but actually Alexander recovers to full guard.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Alexander pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Alexander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage.
Armstrong prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Armstrong is pushing down on Alexander's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexander is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong prevents Alexander from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alexander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Armstrong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathaniel Armstrong! Nathaniel Armstrong retains his welterweight title!