HFL #24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuki Takano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takano
vs
Cuervo

169 cm
26
146 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

172 cm
24
156 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuervo momentarily.
Cuervo connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Nice cross by Cuervo.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuervo counters with a nice leg kick.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
Takano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cuervo if he has to take too many more of those.
Cuervo moves out of range as Takano strikes.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Cuervo is looking to slow Takano down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Cuervo.
Takano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cuervo looks like he wants to counter punch 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!
Cuervo tries to move into range but Takano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuervo stuns Takano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cuervo checks a low kick from Takano.
Cuervo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takano at a distance.
Takano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cuervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Takano has closed the distance and engaged Cuervo in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano blocks a body shot from Cuervo.
Takano has Cuervo pressed against the cage, preventing Cuervo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuervo has had enough of the clinch but Takano keeps him there for the moment.
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuervo backwards.

Cuervo is rocked!
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cuervo.
Cuervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Takano pushes Cuervo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuervo seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Takano.
Takano unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cuervo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takano is unloading with more strikes now! Cuervo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Takano!
Yuki Takano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jose Cuervo spoke after the fight, saying 'Taxi! To the nearest pub.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Starius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music. Kain Velazquez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bert Starius's chin.

Starius
vs
Kain Velazquez

180 cm
28
230 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

203 cm
39
232 lbs
28 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Starius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starius throws out a loose jab but Velazquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starius 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.
Starius misses with a wild body shot.
Velazquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Starius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Starius misses with a wild combination.
Velazquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Velazquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velazquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Starius looks to land a right hand but Velazquez moved out of range.
Velazquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Starius counters with a left to the body.
Velazquez slips a jab from Starius.
A head kick misses from Velazquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Starius misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velazquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Starius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Starius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velazquez is defended easily by Starius.
Starius loads up on a big right hand but Velazquez slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Velazquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Starius scores with a three punch combo!
Velazquez takes a swing at Starius's ribcage but misses.
Starius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velazquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is looking to clinch.
Velazquez misses with a takedown
and Starius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velazquez shoots in for a takedown but Starius shows good takedown defense.
Bert Starius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a head kick that misses
and Starius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Starius just misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez throws a counter combo.
Velazquez misses with a head kick.
Starius throws a lazy right hand but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Velazquez.
Starius misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Velazquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Starius lands with a cross.

It looks like Kain Velazquez has been cut.
Bert Starius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starius throws a jab when Velazquez was well out of range.
Velazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starius misses with a double jab.
Velazquez tries to clinch but Starius is having none of it.
Starius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starius connects with a body shot.
Velazquez tries to clinch but Starius moves out of range.
Starius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velazquez circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Starius misses.
Starius throws a jab when Velazquez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Starius misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is looking to clinch.
Starius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velazquez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Starius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velazquez.
Velazquez defending well as Starius loads up on a big left hand.
Velazquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Starius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velazquez slips a jab and a cross from Starius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starius misses with a body shot.

Velazquez darts in and clinches Starius up against the cage.
Velazquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Starius gets an underhook and turns Velazquez into the cage.
Velazquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Starius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Velazquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velazquez.
Velazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starius sprawls well. Starius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Starius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velazquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starius scores with a decent looking hook.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starius blocks a head kick by Velazquez.
Velazquez moves in looking to clinch but Starius pushes him off.
It looked like Starius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Starius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velazquez defending well as Starius loads up on a big left hand.
Starius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velazquez can do to turn this around?
Starius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kain Velazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starius throws a body punch but Velazquez moves out of range.
Velazquez misses with a takedown attempt - Starius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bert Starius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Velazquez.
Velazquez is looking to clinch but Starius is avoiding it.
Velazquez throws a leg kick but Starius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bert Starius is winning the standup battle so far.
Velazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starius misses with a series of wild punches.
Starius misses with a body shot.
Starius throws a looping overhand right but Velazquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velazquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Starius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez has his takedown stuffed
and Starius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starius throws a shot from downtown. Velazquez moves away and avoids it.
Starius lands with a shot to the body.
Starius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velazquez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velazquez.
Nice shot lands for Starius.
Starius throws an off balance right hand
and Velazquez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velazquez manages to avoid it.
Velazquez takes one to the side of the head.
Velazquez throws a combination that misses
and Starius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velazquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Starius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velazquez moves to clinch but Starius breaks away
and Starius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velazquez thinking.
Velazquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velazquez avoids the body shot from Starius.
Starius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starius dodges the punch combination from Velazquez.
As Velazquez looks to move away, Starius throws a big counter combo but Velazquez just gets out of the way.
A head kick from Velazquez lands but Starius takes it in his stride.
Velazquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velazquez blocks a jab.
Velazquez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez slips under a jab.
Starius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velazquez in his tracks.
Velazquez scores with a spinning back kick!
Starius missing with a left hand there. Velazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velazquez staying out of range there.
And Velazquez responds with a good body kick, but Starius manages to step out the way in time.
Velazquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starius.
Starius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velazquez.
Starius throws a jab but it's blocked by Velazquez.
Starius misses the shot to the body.
Starius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velazquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Starius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Starius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kain Velazquez's cut.
That's time! Starius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Starius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velazquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Velazquez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Starius's head.
A head kick from Velazquez lands but Starius takes it in his stride.

Velazquez rushes Starius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velazquez has Starius pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Starius - that landed with a thud.
Starius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velazquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starius's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Starius.
Starius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velazquez's efforts to push away.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velazquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starius.
Starius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starius scores with a shot to the side of Velazquez's head.

Velazquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velazquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Starius.
Kain Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Velazquez.
Velazquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velazquez darts in trying to clinch
and Starius counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Velazquez misses.
Starius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velazquez.
Starius throws a shot from downtown. Velazquez moves away and avoids it.
Starius blocks a head kick by Velazquez.
Starius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Velazquez lands a slapping body shot.
Velazquez is looking to clinch but Starius is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez throws a combination that misses
and Starius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velazquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Velazquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Starius duly obliges.
Starius tries to bum rush Velazquez with a series of wild strikes but Velazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velazquez throws a head kick that misses.
Starius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starius cracks a nice hook into Velazquez's ribs.
Velazquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velazquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Starius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velazquez darts in trying to clinch
and Starius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Starius lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velazquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starius tries to avoid it but Velazquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starius to the ground. Starius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Starius misses its target.
Starius misses the shot to the body.
Velazquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starius tests Velazquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velazquez throws a head kick but Starius moves out of range.
A combination from Starius does no damage.
Starius scores with a body shot.
Starius scores with a nice head shot.
Velazquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Starius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Velazquez sprawling to the canvas! Velazquez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Starius finish him?!

Velazquez is rocked!
Velazquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slayer's entrance music is MESHUGGAH - Bleed . A fine choice. Frank Slayer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Slayer
vs
Allan Mjunstedt

205 cm
28
224 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

190 cm
38
215 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Slayer.
Slayer is looking to clinch.
Mjunstedt feints the counter takedown.
Mjunstedt blocks a head kick by Slayer.
Mjunstedt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slayer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mjunstedt scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Slayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mjunstedt throws a right hand that Slayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Slayer also avoids with ease.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mjunstedt shoots in but Slayer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slayer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mjunstedt avoids the head kick by Slayer.
Slayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mjunstedt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slayer circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjunstedt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Allan Mjunstedt.
Slayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjunstedt manages to avoid it.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mjunstedt dives in for a single leg takedown but Slayer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slayer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjunstedt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slayer's waist but Slayer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mjunstedt off to one side.
Slayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mjunstedt is just out of range.
Mjunstedt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slayer throws a body punch but Mjunstedt moves out of range.
Slayer slips a straight right by Mjunstedt.
Slayer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mjunstedt under the eye.
A head kick misses from Slayer.
Mjunstedt shoots in for a takedown but Slayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slayer lands a head kick!
Slayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses.
Mjunstedt drops his hands momentarily and Slayer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Mjunstedt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mjunstedt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer gets back to half guard.
Slayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slayer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mjunstedt postures up in Slayer's guard and throws a big left but Slayer blocks it.
Slayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mjunstedt pushes down on Slayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mjunstedt trying to pass the guard but Slayer defending well.
Slayer gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is looking to stand up but Mjunstedt isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Slayer!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Slayer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marty Garcilazo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marty Garcilazo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Garcilazo
vs
Domingo

180 cm
34
200 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

188 cm
30
200 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo throws a leg kick
and Garcilazo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcilazo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Domingo feints and then cracks Garcilazo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcilazo down.
Garcilazo tries to clinch
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
Domingo feints and then cracks Garcilazo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcilazo down.
A head kick misses from Domingo.
Garcilazo thows a leg kick but Domingo checks it
and Domingo counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcilazo checks a leg kick.
Garcilazo tries to counter by clinching up but Domingo breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Garcilazo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Domingo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcilazo throws a big counter combination but Domingo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcilazo misses with a hook to the body
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorge Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo misses with a hook
and Domingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcilazo tries to clinch
and Domingo counters with an inside leg kick.

Garcilazo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Domingo, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcilazo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Domingo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
Garcilazo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Domingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcilazo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcilazo has had enough of the clinch but Domingo keeps him there for the moment.
Domingo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Domingo has Garcilazo pushed against the cage.
Garcilazo prevents a body shot from Domingo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcilazo tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.

Garcilazo manages to break the clinch.
Garcilazo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Domingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcilazo in his tracks.
Garcilazo walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Domingo. That's going to slow Garcilazo down.
We've been told by Garcilazo's head coaches at Warrior Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Domingo works Garcilazo's body with a nice hook.
Garcilazo misses with the combination.
Garcilazo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domingo.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. Garcilazo saw that one coming.
Domingo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcilazo's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo avoids the head kick by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcilazo throws a sloppy head kick
and Domingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Domingo wants to slow Garcilazo down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcilazo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcilazo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domingo thows a leg kick but Garcilazo checks it
and Garcilazo counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Garcilazo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcilazo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcilazo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Domingo scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Garcilazo tries to keep at a distance but Domingo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcilazo tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcilazo misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo lands a right hand.
Domingo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcilazo throws a head punch that misses.
Domingo lands a left hand.
Domingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domingo can't find room to land a body shot as Garcilazo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcilazo misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcilazo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Domingo slows down the pace here.
Garcilazo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo can't find room to land a body shot as Garcilazo controls the action.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Garcilazo avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage.
Garcilazo prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Jorge Domingo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Domingo manages to break the clinch.
Garcilazo scores with a shot to the body.
Domingo scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcilazo slips under a jab from Domingo.
Jorge Domingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcilazo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
Garcilazo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcilazo connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcilazo blocks a head kick by Domingo.
Domingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcilazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domingo's waist but Domingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcilazo off to one side.
Domingo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcilazo with a body shot.
Domingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcilazo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcilazo staying out of range there.
As Domingo looks to move away, Garcilazo throws a big counter combo but Domingo just gets out of the way.
Garcilazo checks a leg kick.

Domingo moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcilazo lands with a right to the head.
Domingo is leaning against Garcilazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo lands a nice uppercut.
Garcilazo pushes Domingo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo stalling against the cage.
Garcilazo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Domingo lands a left hand.
Domingo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Domingo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcilazo tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcilazo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Garcilazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo slowing the pace effectively.
Domingo is working Garcilazo over against the cage.
Garcilazo wants to get back to striking at distance but Domingo won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Domingo as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo gets underhooks to prevent Garcilazo's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Domingo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Domingo scores with a shot to the side of Garcilazo's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domingo.

Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Domingo throws a jab when Garcilazo was well out of range.
Garcilazo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcilazo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domingo.
Garcilazo misses with a left hand
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Garcilazo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Domingo.
Domingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcilazo momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Domingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Domingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Domingo does it's job there.
Marty Garcilazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo is looking to chop away at Garcilazo's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo cracks Garcilazo with a good jab.

Garcilazo gets tackled into the cage by Domingo. Domingo maintains the clinch.

Garcilazo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Domingo rushes Garcilazo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcilazo swings wildly with an uppercut but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcilazo tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Garcilazo back against the cage.

Garcilazo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcilazo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domingo misses with a straight right.
Garcilazo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcilazo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Domingo digs a good body shot into Garcilazo's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo moves out of range of the strikes.

Garcilazo lands a head kick that stumbles Domingo and the fighters go to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcilazo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marty Garcilazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo trying to control the position.
Domingo managing to control the position.
Garcilazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domingo is trying to keep Garcilazo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcilazo landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcilazo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Domingo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcilazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domingo is keeping the position for now.
Garcilazo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcilazo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Domingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo is looking to work some ground and pound but Domingo has wrist control.
Garcilazo chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcilazo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcilazo is looking to work some ground and pound but Domingo has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo is looking to work some ground and pound but Domingo has wrist control.
Domingo keeping full guard, as Garcilazo tries to pass.
Garcilazo won't allow Domingo to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcilazo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcilazo throws an off balance right hand
and Domingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Domingo swings for the body but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Domingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcilazo in his tracks.
Domingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Domingo.
I've got Domingo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desperately has chosen Legend of a Banished Man as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Frazier
vs
Desperately

180 cm
30
170 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Underworld Clothing

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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Struggling Desperately!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperately throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.
Desperately tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desperately is defended easily by Frazier.
Frazier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Struggling Desperately has been cut.
Struggling Desperately seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desperately takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Desperately is looking to clinch but Frazier is avoiding it.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desperately slips under a jab.

Desperately has closed the distance and engaged Frazier in a clinch.
Frazier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desperately gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desperately avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperately doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frazier is trying to drag Desperately to the mat but Desperately just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desperately tries to land knees in the clinch but Frazier avoids the damage to the body.
Desperately 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 one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desperately gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier is trying to drag Desperately to the mat but Desperately just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Desperately is controlling him.
Frazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Desperately is controlling him.
Desperately throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fraziers head.
Desperately tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Desperately gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frazier.
Frazier is trying to push Desperately away but Desperately has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desperately avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperately misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier can't get the takedown.
Frazier avoiding damage as Desperately throws knees to the body.
Frazier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Desperately fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Desperately clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately misses with a body punch.
Desperately lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Desperately.

It looks like Mo Frazier has been cut.
Desperately misses with a body punch.
Desperately missing with knees to the body.
Desperately using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Desperately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desperately gets underhooks to prevent Frazier's takedown attempt.
Desperately is working Frazier over against the cage.
Desperately lands a knee to the body.
Desperately lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frazier.
A shot in the inside from Desperately.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Desperately connects with a knee to the head.
Frazier wants a takedown but no success here.
Desperately tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.
Desperately scores with a hook to the body.
Frazier is trying to push Desperately away but Desperately has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Desperately unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frazier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Desperately is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frazier is defending well for now.
Desperately digs a right hand into Frazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frazier's gas tank.
Desperately pushes Frazier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Desperately working Frazier over with knees to the body.
Desperately lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frazier or not.
Desperately lands a good knee to the midsection. Frazier won't want to take too many of those.
Desperately misses with a body punch.
Frazier is trying to drag Desperately to the mat but Desperately just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Desperately.
Desperately lands a nice shot to the body.
Desperately unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frazier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Desperately.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Desperately.
Desperately landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Desperately unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frazier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Desperately utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Desperately.
Desperately lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desperately swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.

Desperately clinches.
Frazier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desperately pulls his leg out and moves away.
Desperately throws a leg kick but Frazier moved away.
Nice body punch from Desperately.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Desperately moves into the clinch successfully.
Desperately digs a right hand into Frazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frazier's gas tank.
Frazier managing to block the knees to the body from Desperately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Struggling Desperately dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Desperately swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Desperately throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperately is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frazier rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Desperately 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Desperately swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Desperately misses with a body shot.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Desperately manages to avoid it.
Desperately ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Nice body kick from Desperately.
Desperately throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Desperately tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Desperately.
Desperately goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desperately tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperately throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Desperately steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Desperately moves out of range.
Desperately does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Desperately. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desperately takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Desperately throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperately jabs Frazier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Desperately saw that one coming.
Desperately has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier tries to move into range but Desperately moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Desperately tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Desperately.

Desperately pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Desperately is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Desperately doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Frazier misses with a body punch.
Desperately prevents a takedown attempt there.
Desperately misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frazier.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desperately avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperately lands with a right to the head.
Frazier has Desperately pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Desperately manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frazier is trying to drag Desperately to the mat but Desperately just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Desperately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperately lands a body shot.
Desperately digs a right hand underneath Frazier's ribcage. Frazier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Desperately lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperately obliges.
Desperately tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frazier avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Desperately.
Desperately lands a body punch in the clinch.
Desperately scores with a nice hook to the head.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desperately missing with knees to the body.
Desperately tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Desperately lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperately scores with a hook to the body.
Desperately misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Desperately lands a knee to the body.
Desperately digs a right hand into Frazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frazier's gas tank.
Desperately tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desperately lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Desperately.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperately obliges.
Desperately lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desperately is leaning against Frazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Desperately pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Desperately throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Desperately prevents it.
Desperately lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desperately after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desperately works on Frazier's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Desperately.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desperately.
A left hand lands to the body for Desperately.
Desperately pushes Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Desperately.
Desperately lands a knee to the head.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.
Desperately prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier avoiding damage as Desperately throws knees to the body.
Desperately lands a knee to the head.
Desperately tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desperately crunches a lovely knee into Frazier's ribcage.
Desperately can't find room to land a body shot as Frazier controls the action.
Frazier trying to control the position but instead, Desperately has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frazier into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Struggling Desperately 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.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Desperately.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Desperately throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperately throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
It appears Frazier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frazier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Desperately. Beautiful body shot.
Desperately tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desperately manages to avoid it.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Desperately sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperately lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Desperately has Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Frazier stalling against the cage.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frazier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desperately after a bit of a struggle.
Frazier managing to block the knees to the body from Desperately.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Frazier pushes off an throws an elbow but Desperately leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frazier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desperately is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desperately is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desperately trying to land knees to the body.

Frazier breaks the clinch.
Frazier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desperately scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frazier doesn't seem bothered though.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Struggling Desperately seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desperately gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Desperately creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frazier's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Desperately is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Desperately unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Desperately tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperately gets underhooks to prevent Frazier's takedown attempt.
Desperately lands an elbow just above Frazier 's eye.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Desperately crunches a lovely knee into Frazier's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Desperately.
Desperately missing with knees to the body.
Desperately has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Desperately cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
Desperately utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Desperately unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Desperately struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Frazier tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Desperately.
Frazier managing to block the knees to the body from Desperately.
Desperately lands a knee to the body.
Desperately goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desperately pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Desperately keeps control of Frazier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Desperately lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Desperately.
Desperately utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frazier takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier blocks a body shot from Desperately.
Struggling Desperately is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Desperately pulls Frazier into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desperately wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Desperately wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frazier manages to pass to side control.
Desperately is trying to stand.
Mo Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier misses with a head shot. Desperately uses the momentum to regain guard.
Frazier with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Struggling Desperately comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Desperately 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Struggling Desperately!
Struggling Desperately decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Пачка сигар. Ryan has chosen Beast as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hero
vs
Ryan

179 cm
30
180 lbs
14 - 10 - 2

177 cm
24
178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Rainbow Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Jab from Ryan.
Hero drops his hands momentarily and Ryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
Hero tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero lands a right hook to the body.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Ryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
Hero slips under a jab from Ryan.
Ryan tries to land a body kick
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Hero.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. Hero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryan checks a low kick from Hero.
Ryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hero throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Hero lands a jab to the head.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Hero.
Ryan misses the jab.
Hero appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Hero - just one landing.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Ryan is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Hero misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hero.
Hero tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Hero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but Hero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Hero tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hero with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Ryan with a nice cross.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Hero.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Ryan connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hero off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Hero tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Hero avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Ryan will probably get the nod.
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.

Hero misses the jab.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hero counters with a straight right hand.
Hero tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Hero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan cracks Hero with a good jab.
Ryan misses with a leg kick
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hero counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Hero ducks down to avoid it.
Hero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryan sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Hero misses.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Hero.
Hero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hero slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan misses with a left hand
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Hero to acknowledge the strikes.

Ryan is rocked!
Ryan walks straight into a right hand from Hero - that's dropped him! Hero jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ryan from any more punishment! Ryan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rainbow Hero!
A victorious Rainbow Hero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.