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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ramsay
vs
Johnson

172 cm
40
192 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

202 cm
50
250 lbs
42 - 39 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 39 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramsay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramsay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ramsay wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Ramsay is controlling him

Ramsay seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ramsay has control of the leg.
Ramsay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramsay from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but Ramsay passes into side control!
Johnson parries the strikes from Ramsay easily there. Ramsay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Ramsay taking a breather here.
Ramsay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ramsay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ramsay working the ground and pound from side control.
Ramsay lands a few punches from side control.
Ramsay tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramsay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Ramsay scoring with strikes.
Ramsay tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay working the body and head with strikes.
Ramsay wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to buck Ramsay off but Ramsay is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramsay scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Ramsay is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramsay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramsay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson tries to roll over but Ramsay keeps him under control.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramsay.
Johnson is not content to let Ramsay control the position.
Ramsay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramsay 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.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramsay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramsay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

Ramsay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramsay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramsay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but Ramsay has passed to side control!

Ramsay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ramsay but great work by Johnson.
Gordon Ramsay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramsay manages to get back to half guard.
Ramsay gets full guard.
Johnson won't allow Ramsay to sweep him here.
Johnson trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ramsay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Ramsay is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Ramsay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramsay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramsay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Ramsay controlling him for the moment.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramsay's guard.

Johnson trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ramsay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramsay is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay controlling the position.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.

Ramsay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.

Ramsay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ramsay is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ramsay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. t.i and ludacris-wish you would kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Aureus
vs
Drone

192 cm
41
275 lbs
34 - 26 - 0

225 cm
45
262 lbs
43 - 36 - 1

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureus misses with a double jab
and Drone counters with a three punch combo that has Aureus backing up. Aureus nods at Drone to acknowledge the strikes.

Aureus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drone's guard.

Aureus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aureus has managed to get both his arms back between Drone's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aureus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drone's head.

Aureus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aureus has managed to get both his arms back between Drone's legs - danger averted.
Aureus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aureus chips away with some ground and pound.

Drone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aureus is aware though and is defending well.
Aureus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aureus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aureus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Drone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aureus connects with a couple of short punches.
Aureus postures up in Drone's guard and throws a big left but Drone blocks it.
Drone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aureus is controlling him.
Aureus lands a couple of digs.
Drone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Aureus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Drone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Drone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Drone!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureus tries to buck Drone off but Drone is having none of it.

Aureus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drone's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Drone! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Aureus has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyson Drone!
Tyson Drone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Staph Aureus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Polo
vs
Jackson

178 cm
33
153 lbs
12 - 18 - 1

174 cm
41
152 lbs
34 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Polo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Polo 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.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Polo throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Polo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Polo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Polo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Polo persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polo.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Polo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Polo passes to full mount!
Jackson wants to hold on but Polo pushes him away.
Polo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Polo has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Polo tries to push Jackson's head away but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Polo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Polo.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Polo is staying active.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
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.

Polo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Polo trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Polo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Polo isn't that keen on the idea.
Polo looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Polo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Polo working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Polo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Polo's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Polo.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Polo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Polo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Polo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Polo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Polo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Polo raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Polo back into the cage.
Polo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Polo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polo tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Polo pulls Jackson into guard.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Polo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polo tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Polo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Polo 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Polo.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Polo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Polo shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.

It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Polo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Polo wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Polo throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Polo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson digs a good hook to Polo's body.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.

Polo clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Polo.

Polo successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Polo's guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Jackson!
After winning the bout, Donnie Jackson 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McLaren
vs
Steroidi Jr

170 cm
35
151 lbs
27 - 20 - 1

177 cm
35
158 lbs
30 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite 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 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr misses with the combination.
McLaren lands the left hand.
McLaren scores with a jab. Steroidi Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaren misses with a hook. Steroidi Jr ducked under it nicely.
McLaren 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.
Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaren.
Steroidi Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaren lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
McLaren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steroidi Jr can pounce on him.
Steroidi Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steroidi Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren throws a hook but Steroidi Jr avoids it easily.
Jab by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by McLaren.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr feints and then cracks McLaren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaren down.
McLaren scores with a hook to the body. Steroidi Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLaren connects with the punch.
Steroidi Jr feints a jab promting McLaren to slip. Steroidi Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLaren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a solid leg kick but McLaren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steroidi Jr.
McLaren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Steroidi Jr tries to get set, McLaren tries to push him back and clinch up but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from McLaren.
McLaren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
McLaren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steroidi Jr on the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steroidi Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
McLaren moves out of range of the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McLaren enables Steroidi Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLaren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.
Steroidi Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaren is retaining full guard.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McLaren manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steroidi Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaren defends it easily.
Steroidi Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaren is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McLaren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four 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.

Steroidi Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLaren uses it to pass to side control.
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLaren wants to stand but Steroidi Jr has his arm trapped.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr 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.

A slow jab from Steroidi Jr misses its intended target.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steroidi Jr cracks the inside of McLaren's front leg.
Steroidi Jr defending well as McLaren loads up on a big left hand.
McLaren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steroidi Jr scores with the left hand. McLaren knows he should have avoided that one.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steroidi Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses McLaren's front leg but catches the back leg as McLaren tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaren throws a right hand that Steroidi Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Steroidi Jr also avoids with ease.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren misses with a looping right.
McLaren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr is looking to land body kicks.
McLaren throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steroidi Jr - that will leave a mark!
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaren blocks the leg kick.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steroidi Jr with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steroidi Jr throws a left and a right that both miss

and McLaren counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McLaren.
McLaren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLaren dodges an elbow strike from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries a body shot but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
McLaren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow McLaren down.
Steroidi Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLaren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
McLaren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Steroidi Jr misses with a left hand

and McLaren moves into the clinch.
McLaren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steroidi Jr has McLaren pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaren's elbow.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren swings wildly with an uppercut but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLaren prevents a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaren has Steroidi Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Steroidi Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaren has Steroidi Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Steroidi Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLaren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McLaren struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
McLaren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McLaren is working Steroidi Jr over against the cage.
McLaren blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McLaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McLaren throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaren with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a one two combo.
Steroidi Jr works the jab nicely.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren misses with the combination.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping left.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaren checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. McLaren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren lands a head shot.
McLaren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLaren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steroidi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaren throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steroidi Jr connects with a single shot there.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McLaren.
McLaren looks to land a right hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaren tries to counter by clinching up but Steroidi Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
McLaren looks to land a left hand but Steroidi Jr moved out of range nicely.
McLaren throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt McLaren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr counters with a body kick.
McLaren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaren throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steroidi Jr. That's going to slow McLaren down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Steroidi Jr coming out on top.
McLaren takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Steroidi Jr only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steroidi Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McLaren slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but McLaren avoids it easily.
McLaren wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLaren checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steroidi Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaren manages to avoid it.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaren throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.

Steroidi Jr clinches with his opponent.
McLaren throws a head punch that misses.
McLaren blocks an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steroidi Jr tries to stall but McLaren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McLaren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steroidi Jr blocks an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaren misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaren lands an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr blocking some punches.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as Steroidi Jr controls the action.

Steroidi Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steroidi Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaren.
Steroidi Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLaren. McLaren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaren throws a series of strikes that have Steroidi Jr backpedaling.

It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
That kick from Steroidi Jr tenderised McLaren's leg. McLaren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Steroidi Jr.
McLaren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steroidi Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Steroidi Jr takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
Well Steroidi Jr 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shells - Get your roll on. Bas Dekkers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chandler
vs
Dekkers

175 cm
33
159 lbs
36 - 21 - 0

167 cm
29
155 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler avoids a kick to the body.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Dekkers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Chandler checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chandler.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dekkers throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Chandler misses the body punch
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Dekkers's belly button to the back.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Dekkers moves out of range of the strikes.
Dekkers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler scores with a hook.
Chandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dekkers.
Chandler throws a hook but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers feints a counter leg kick.
Chandler wants to slow Dekkers down by chopping away at his legs.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
We've been informed that Dekkers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Dekkers's shoulder, as Dekkers tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dekkers's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Dekkers moved out of range nicely.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers slips under a jab.
Dekkers tries to counter with a clinch but Chandler shakes him off and moves away.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dekkers's sensitive parts.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dekkers.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Dekkers's leg but Dekkers calmly moves out of range.
Chandler lands a front kick.
Dekkers tries to clinch up.
Chandler is looking to chop away at Dekkers's legs.
Chandler misses with the body kick
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dekkers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler slips under a jab from Dekkers.
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Dekkers looks for the body kick but Chandler saw that one coming.
Dekkers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dekkers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chandler.
Chandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dekkers's calf.
Chandler lands a leg kick that knocks Dekkers off balance momentarily.
Dekkers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chandler throws the left hand but Dekkers avoids the punch easily.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dekkers wants to counter with a clinch but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Dekkers has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Dekkers has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekkers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chandler is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dekkers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling him.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Chandler's ribcage.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dekkers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dekkers can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chandler tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler tries to work over Dekkers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chandler up against the cage.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Dekkers has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dekkers throws an elbow but misses.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Dekkers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Dekkers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dekkers defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chandler steps away.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Dekkers.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Dekkers counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Dekkers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.

Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Chandler.

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

Dekkers moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Chandler in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Marcus Chandler has been cut.
Dekkers has Chandler pressed against the cage, preventing Chandler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dekkers just leaning against Chandler, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dekkers.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chandler taking a breather.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler is looking to control Dekkers's arms but Dekkers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chandler has his back to the cage.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers avoiding damage as Chandler throws knees to the body.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
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.

Dekkers instigates a clinch.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers letting Chandler take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.

Chandler is rocked!
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Dekkers.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dekkers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dekkers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chandler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers is pushing Chandler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dekkers is stalling here.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from Chandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Chandler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler takes a shot to the head.
Chandler avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers misses with a low kick.
Dekkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Dekkers connects with a leg kick. Chandler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Chandler cracks Dekkers with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Dekkers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chandler keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dekkers doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Dekkers is just out of range.
Dekkers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Dekkers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Dekkers counters with a nice leg kick.

Dekkers rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers is working Chandler over against the cage.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers keeps control of Chandler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chandler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Dekkers.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Dekkers.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chandler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dekkers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Chandler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Dekkers trying to control the position but instead, Chandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dekkers into the cage.
Dekkers cracks Chandler with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Chandler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dekkers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dekkers.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Dekkers gets a clinch.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but Chandler is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dekkers landing knees to the head.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Chandler misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chandler.
Chandler stalling in the clinch but Dekkers improves position.
Dekkers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chandler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
Chandler blocks an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Dekkers slowing the pace effectively.
Chandler takes an elbow to the temple.
Chandler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler stalling.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Chandler avoids the damage to the body.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Dekkers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face.
Chandler managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Chandler out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bas Dekkers! Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Bas Dekkers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.