GKNY 23 - Shin Vs Blanchard PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Iverson
vs
Schilling

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson connects with a jab.
Iverson digs a good hook to Schilling's body.
Iverson 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.
Iverson lands a head shot.
Iverson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Iverson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iverson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iverson throws a nice looking combination but Schilling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schilling throws a hook but Iverson avoids it easily.
Iverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Schilling tries to sprawl out of it but Iverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schilling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a nice looking body shot.
Schilling 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.
Schilling misses with a straight right.
Iverson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schilling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iverson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Iverson misses.
A jab from Iverson does it's job there.
Iverson misses with a head kick.
Iverson's corner calls for a 1-2. Iverson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson fails with the takedown
and Schilling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like George Iverson has been cut.
Iverson moves away from the strike by Schilling.
Iverson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schilling.
Iverson moves away from the strike by Schilling.
Iverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Schilling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schilling counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson defending well as Schilling loads up on a big left hand.
Iverson throws a hook to the side of Schilling's head but Schilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iverson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schilling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schilling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iverson tries for a takedown but Schilling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson blocks a jab.

Schilling closes the distance and clinches.
Schilling prevents the takedown attempt.
Schilling working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Iverson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Schilling is unloading with more strikes now! Iverson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schilling!
A victorious Joe Schilling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rasmussen
vs
Morris

185 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Rasmussen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Morris!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Morris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Morris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasmussen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morris working the ground and pound but Rasmussen is defending the strikes.

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

Morris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasmussen, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morris asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morris.

Morris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks inform me that Morris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morris slows the pace down.

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.
Morris looks up at the clock and then as Rasmussen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rasmussen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morris on the ground.
Morris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rasmussen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rasmussen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rasmussen prevents Morris from moving into mount.
Morris in side control, throwing shots but Rasmussen defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Morris.
Morris wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping him busy.

Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasmussen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasmussen is defending well.

Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Rasmussen is defending well.
Morris trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rasmussen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morris taking a breather here.
Rasmussen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rasmussen defending against the ground and pound.
Morris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.
Rasmussen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris throws a strike aimed at the side of Rasmussen's head but Rasmussen avoids it well.
Morris wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rasmussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.

Morris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morris tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morris throws a strike aimed at the side of Rasmussen's head but Rasmussen avoids it well.
Morris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rasmussen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Morris has hold of Rasmussen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rasmussen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Morris cranks the arm and Rasmussen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rasmussen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Melvin Morris!
A victorious Melvin Morris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan Selmy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hussain
vs
Selmy

171 cm
16
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selmy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selmy throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Selmy. Those never looked like landing.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussain.
Hussain taking a breather here.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Selmy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Selmy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hussain is controlling him well.
Hussain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Selmy tries to bench press Hussain off him but Hussain keeps the position.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hussain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Selmy on the ground.
Hussain controls the position.
Hussain working the body and head with strikes.
Hussain is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain lands a decent elbow from side control.

Selmy is rocked!
Hussain lands a few punches from side control.
Selmy is still in real trouble! Can Hussain finish him?
Hussain in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Selmy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hussain turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emre Hussain!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaspar Van Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgos Kehagias (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 Giorgos Kehagias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Van Clausen
vs
Kehagias

155 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaspar Van Clausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgos Kehagias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehagias has a takedown stuffed.

Van Clausen drives through and clinches with Kehagias against the cage.
Kehagias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Clausen is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Van Clausen.
Kehagias goes for a takedown attempt but Van Clausen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaspar Van Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Kehagias.
Kehagias shoots in for a double leg but Van Clausen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Van Clausen has Kehagias up against the cage in a clinch.
Kehagias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Clausen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kehagias's defenses.

Van Clausen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehagias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Clausen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Van Clausen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Clausen.

Van Clausen pulls Kehagias into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Clausen pulls Kehagias in close to his closed guard and prevents Kehagias from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehagias wants to control from the top but Van Clausen keeps moving.
Van Clausen trying to control the position here.
Kehagias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Clausen controlling Kehagias's posture.
Van Clausen keeping moving, preventing Kehagias from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kehagias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaspar Van Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Van Clausen instigates a clinch.
Kehagias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Clausen scores with a shot to the side of Kehagias's head.

Kehagias gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Clausen regains guard.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.
Kehagias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Clausen's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehagias trying to control from half guard but Van Clausen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Kehagias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Clausen is controlling Kehagias's trapped leg to prevent Kehagias from advancing to side control.
Kehagias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Clausen is squirming around, avoiding Kehagias's attempts to control the action.

Kehagias looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Clausen is having none of it.

Van Clausen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kehagias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Clausen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kehagias.
Van Clausen wants to hold on but Kehagias pushes him away.
Kehagias moves to the back.
Will Kehagias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kehagias controls the action.

Kehagias is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Clausen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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 Jaspar Van Clausen 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.

A looping hook to the body misses from Van Clausen. Kehagias does a little dance to reset his feet.

Van Clausen has closed the distance and engaged Kehagias in a clinch.
Van Clausen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kehagias is looking for a takedown.

Van Clausen gets control of Kehagias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Clausen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Clausen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.
Van Clausen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehagias is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Clausen throwing short punches from the bottom.
Kehagias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kehagias being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Van Clausen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kehagias, pushing him back against the cage.
Kehagias wants a takedown.

Van Clausen decides to pull guard.
Van Clausen controlling Kehagias's posture.
Kehagias wants to control from the top but Van Clausen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Clausen seems keen to control Kehagias's posture.
Kehagias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Van Clausen moves into the clinch.
Van Clausen scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Clausen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kehagias has Van Clausen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kehagias pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Van Clausen tumbling to the mat - Kehagias dives into Van Clausen's guard.
Kehagias stopping the sweep attempt from Van Clausen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Clausen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kehagias trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Clausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kehagias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kehagias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Clausen keeping full guard, as Kehagias tries to pass.
Van Clausen keeping moving, preventing Kehagias from controlling successfully.
Giorgos Kehagias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Clausen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kehagias trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Clausen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Van Clausen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehagias!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Clausen cracks Kehagias with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Clausen forces Kehagias back against the cage and clinches.
Van Clausen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kehagias backwards.
Van Clausen lands a damaging elbow.
Van Clausen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kehagias.
Kehagias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Clausen is defending well.
Van Clausen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaspar Van Clausen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgos Kehagias.
Van Clausen lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Clausen.
Kehagias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Clausen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Van Clausen.
A short uppercut from Van Clausen.

Van Clausen gets control of Kehagias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Clausen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Clausen holds on and takes a little breather.
Kehagias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Clausen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehagias is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehagias wants to control from the top but Van Clausen keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Clausen is pulling down on Kehagias's head to control his posture.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Clausen has control of Kehagias's left arm, preventing Kehagias from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kehagias tries for a takedown but Van Clausen manages to get underhooks.
Kehagias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Clausen prevents it.
Kehagias wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Clausen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Clausen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaspar Van Clausen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Clausen connects with a knee to the head.
Kehagias is trying to drag Van Clausen to the mat but Van Clausen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kehagias takes an elbow to the forehead.

Van Clausen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Clausen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Clausen is working Kehagias over against the cage.

Van Clausen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Clausen takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Clausen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kehagias is working for takedown but Van Clausen is calmly controlling the position for now.

Van Clausen breaks the clinch.

Kehagias gets tackled into the cage by Van Clausen. Van Clausen maintains the clinch.

Van Clausen pulls Kehagias into guard.
Kehagias trying to control but Van Clausen is working from the bottom.
Van Clausen has control of Kehagias's left arm, preventing Kehagias from doing any damage.
Kehagias advances position into side control!
Van Clausen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehagias wants to control for a moment but Van Clausen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Van Clausen keeping control of the position.
Kehagias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Clausen keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaspar Van Clausen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Clausen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaspar Van Clausen!
After winning the bout, Jaspar Van Clausen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raoul Clavette has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Clavette
vs
Patterson

179 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Underworld Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoul Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Patterson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Patterson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Patterson is chipping away with strikes.
Patterson in the domination position with Clavette hanging on.
Patterson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clavette is avoiding damage well.
Clavette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Clavette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patterson trying to control the position but Clavette is working away.

Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clavette, who protects the arm well.
Clavette can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clavette keeps working.
Clavette sneaks back into half guard.

Patterson is working for a kimura but Clavette is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clavette is looking to improve his position.
Clavette keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Clavette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clavette looking for a sweep. Not yet Clavette, not yet.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving.
Clavette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clavette wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clavette is keeping the position for now.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Clavette.
Clavette has his hands on Patterson's head, controlling the position.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clavette is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Clavette circles away easily
and Clavette counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Patterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clavette's guard.
Clavette is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Clavette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Patterson is controlling him.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
Clavette pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
Clavette continues to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gordon Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throws out a powerful jab.

Patterson gets a double leg takedown into Clavette's guard.
Clavette wants to get back to his feet but Patterson passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clavette's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Patterson wants to free his trapped foot but Clavette is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Clavette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clavette is controlling Patterson's trapped leg to prevent Patterson from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clavette is looking to escape.
Clavette is looking to control Patterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clavette avoid being mounted?
Clavette wants to control but Patterson passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Patterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Patterson with a poor takedown
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clavette manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clavette wants to stand but Patterson is controlling the position.
Patterson advances position into side control!

Patterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Clavette is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Patterson.
Patterson taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patterson's best efforts.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Clavette desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clavette wants to get back to full guard but Patterson has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clavette is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound.
Clavette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clavette's guard.

Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Clavette blocks nicely.
Clavette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clavette being controlled here, momentarily.
Clavette looking for a sweep. Not yet Clavette, not yet.
Clavette is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Clavette is keeping the position.
Clavette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson is stalling in the full guard.
Clavette wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette has his hands on Patterson's head, controlling the position.
Patterson trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clavette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson moves to clinch but Clavette breaks away
and Clavette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - Clavette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patterson goes for a double leg but Clavette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clavette continues to drive forward.
Clavette seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raoul Clavette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Patterson.
Patterson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Clavette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clavette.

Patterson is rocked!
Clavette darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Patterson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Clavette before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raoul Clavette!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reverend Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reverend Sin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Wates
vs
Sin

182 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reverend Sin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wates is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Wates takes the fight into the clinch.
Wates blocking some punches.
Sin misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wates takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sin lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sin tries a body shot but Wates blocks it.
Wates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin cracks Wates with a nice body shot.
Wates misses with the head strike.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Wates pulls guard successfully.
Sin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wates tries to pull guard but Sin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wates drops back down to his feet.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Wates breaks from the clinch.
Sin throws a leg kick that misses.

Wates clinches up against the cage.
Sin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wates tries for a takedown but Sin manages to get underhooks.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Wates leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wates is breathing heavily.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wates or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Sin pushes Wates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin scores with a shot to the side of Wates's head.
Sin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wates managing to block the knees to the body from Sin.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin trying to land knees to the body.
Wates jumps guard but Sin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Wates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Wates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watess head.
Sin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Wates controls the action.
Wates managing to block the knees to the body from Sin.
Wates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wates or not.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wates's elbow.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wates is defending well for now.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Wates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wates blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Wates.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sin as Wates tries to tie him up.
Sin lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wates takes a shot to the head.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin tries a body shot but Wates blocks it.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
Sin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Wates avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Wates tries for a takedown but Sin manages to get underhooks.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wates's elbow.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
Wates tries to land knees in the clinch but Sin avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reverend Sin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wates fails with the takedown.

Wates instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Sin.

Wates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wates gets tackled into the cage by Sin. Sin maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin presses Wates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin lands a left hand.
Sin cracks Wates with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gary Wates has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wates avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sin - that landed with a thud.
Sin lands a knee to the body.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wates blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a nice uppercut.
Wates takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sin lands an elbow inside that Wates shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Sin.
Reverend Sin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wates takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
Sin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin tries to work over Wates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wates throws an elbow but misses.
Sin tries to work over Wates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Wates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sin.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wates blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wates.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wates is trying to break the clinch but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wates.
Sin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sin blocks an elbow strike from Wates.
A short right from Sin.
Wates has had enough of the clinch but Sin keeps him there for the moment.
Wates prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wates has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wates fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Wates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin lands an elbow inside that Wates shrugs off.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin trying to land knees to the body.
Wates lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.

It looks like Reverend Sin has been cut.
Sin tries a body shot but Wates blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wates.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sin wants it to stay on the feet.

Wates darts in and clinches Sin up against the cage.
Sin throws an elbow but it misses.
Sin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sin pushes Wates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin scores with a hook to the body.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reverend Sin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sin takes the fight into the clinch.
Wates is trying to pull guard but Sin has him pressed against the cage.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wates obliges.
Wates blocks an elbow strike from Sin.
Wates is trying to push Sin away but Sin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Sin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wates's efforts to push away.
Wates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Wates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Wates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wates jumps guard but Sin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Wates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wates is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wates backwards.
Sin lands with a short shot to the head.
Wates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wates controls his hands.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wates.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin has Wates pressed against the cage, preventing Wates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wates is looking to break free of the clinch but Sin has double underhooks.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wates avoids the damage to the body.
Sin lands a nice knee to the body.
Sin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watess head.
Wates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sin smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wates has closed the distance and engaged Sin in a clinch.
Sin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wates has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin is positioning himself well to prevent Wates advancing to mount.

Wates seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to get to full guard but Wates has control of the leg.
Wates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Sin kicks Wates off and gets back to his feet.
Wates fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wates has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wates blocks a body shot from Sin.

Wates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wates is looking to stand up but Sin isn't so interested in that idea.
Sin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sin trying to control but Wates is working from the bottom.
Sin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wates is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reverend Sin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sin 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reverend Sin!
A victorious Reverend Sin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tully Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin's entrance music is Shaolin Chamber of Death. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shin
vs
Blanchard

182 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Sun-Tzu
Conquer

Voodoo Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tully Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Blanchard avoids the body shot from Shin.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Blanchard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Blanchard.
A little jabbing left from Blanchard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin looks to land a combination but Blanchard avoids it well.
Blanchard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Shin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Shin forces Blanchard back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Blanchard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shin regains guard immediately.
Blanchard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard looking to pass the guard.

Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blanchard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blanchard stays in close to Shin's body and controls the position.

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.
Blanchard trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shin looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Blanchard moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Blanchard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lao Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Blanchard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanchard controls the pace.
Shin looking to control.
Blanchard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shin is looking for a triangle but Blanchard pushes his legs off easily.
Shin pulls Blanchard in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanchard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blanchard is one step ahead there.
Blanchard content to stall in guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blanchard throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanchard walks into a jab.

Blanchard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blanchard is in Shin's guard.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Blanchard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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 Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shin scores with a hook to the body. Blanchard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Blanchard ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
Shin misses with a jab to the body
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard walks into a straight right hand from Shin.

Shin instigates a clinch.
Shin lands an uppercut.
Blanchard blocks an elbow strike.

Blanchard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shin tries to roll over but Blanchard keeps him under control.
Shin is staying active underneath Blanchard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shin trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shin gets back to full guard.
Tully Blanchard has got the better of the ground game so far.

Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanchard is aware though and is defending well.
Shin trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanchard wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blanchard staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blanchard counters with a straight right hand.
Shin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Blanchard to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanchard.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Shin gets caught flat footed, as Blanchard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Blanchard from controlling successfully.
Shin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blanchard stacks Shin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blanchard!
Blanchard controls the position.
Shin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shin keeps working.
Blanchard is thwarting Shin's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tully Blanchard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Blanchard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blanchard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Blanchard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blanchard lands in his opponent's guard.
Shin pulls Blanchard in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanchard from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin controlling the position.
Blanchard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shin slips a straight right by Blanchard.
Blanchard checks a low kick from Shin.
Shin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blanchard counters with a straight right hand.
Blanchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Blanchard off balance momentarily.
Shin scores with a jab. Blanchard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanchard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shin. Those never looked like landing.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shin thows a leg kick but Blanchard checks it

and Blanchard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Shin is looking to control Blanchard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shin avoid being mounted?
Shin wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin keeping hold of Blanchard's head, controlling as best he can.
Blanchard wants to control but Shin is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blanchard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin misses with a hook
and Blanchard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanchard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Blanchard ducks down to avoid it.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lao Shin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Blanchard sees coming a mile off.
Blanchard throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Blanchard.
Shin darts in trying to clinch
letting Blanchard counter with a right hand.
Lao Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Blanchard slips the punch.
Blanchard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Blanchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Blanchard with an uppercut!
Shin cracks a nice hook into Blanchard's ribs.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Blanchard counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Blanchard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin slips a jab from Blanchard.
Shin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanchard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanchard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Shin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Shin.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Blanchard manages to break the clinch.
Blanchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin tries to clinch up
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shin.
Blanchard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Shin finds it's way through Blanchard's defenses.
A big left from Shin misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Shin misses.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Shin.
An inside leg kick lands from Shin.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanchard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanchard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin throws a leg kick which misses Blanchard's front leg but catches the back leg as Blanchard tries to avoid it.
Shin takes a swing at Blanchard's ribcage but misses.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Blanchard looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin throws a hook but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Shin throws a nice looking combination but Blanchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanchard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shin with a body shot.
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shin! Blanchard lets Shin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Shin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Shin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanchard misses with a straight right.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blanchard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanchard is just out of range.
Shin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blanchard counter with a right hand.
Blanchard drops Shin with a huge uppercut! Shin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Blanchard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tully Blanchard!
Tully Blanchard is the new welterweight champion!