VFA Wednesday Fights 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Antoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenik Krejza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Antoine
vs
Krejza

185 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
29
259 lbs
7 - 20 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Antoine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krejza rushes Antoine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza wants to break free but Antoine has control.

Antoine manages to break the clinch.

Antoine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antoine is stalling here. Krejza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Antoine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Krejza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Antoine is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antoine is working hard here to advance position.
Krejza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Antoine's legs.
Antoine is looking for a sweep.
Krejza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antoine keeps working.
Krejza misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoine struggling a bit here.
Antoine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Antoine tries to get out of the position.
Antoine is trying to get back to half guard.
Krejza is working Antoine over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Carter Antoine has been cut.
Krejza trying to control the action but Antoine is working from the bottom.
Antoine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krejza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Antoine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Krejza is trying to get an arm triangle but Antoine is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krejza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krejza working away.
Antoine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krejza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Antoine is looking to regain half guard here but Krejza keeps moving and retains side control.

Krejza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krejza is looking to take a break and control but Antoine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krejza tries to advance to mount but Antoine denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krejza advances nicely into full mount.
Antoine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Antoine trying to control the position from guard on top but Krejza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krejza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Antoine is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Krejza has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Antoine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krejza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Antoine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antoine can't escape the position.

Krejza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Antoine knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Antoine for a finish.
Antoine breaks Krejza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krejza is looking to stand up but Antoine isn't so interested in that idea.
Antoine trying to control the position from guard on top but Krejza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antoine tries to free his leg and advance position but Krejza is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenik Krejza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Antoine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Krejza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Krejza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Antoine throws a head kick but Krejza moves out of range.

Antoine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krejza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krejza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krejza is not content to let Antoine control the position.
Krejza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Antoine.

Krejza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antoine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Krejza misses with a body kick.
Antoine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krejza misses with a two punch combination.
Antoine lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.

Antoine gets the takedown into side control.
Antoine is looking to take a break and control but Krejza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antoine takes a little break here. Krejza wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet but Antoine drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Antoine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Antoine wants to control but Krejza is keeping him busy.

Krejza pushes Antoine off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Antoine gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Krejza breaks the clinch.

Krejza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Antoine uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Krejza clinches up with Antoine and pushes him back against the cage.

Antoine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Krejza regains guard immediately.

Krejza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Antoine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antoine tries to close the distance and clinch but Krejza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Antoine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Antoine breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krejza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Krejza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Antoine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krejza working away.
Antoine tries to buck Krejza off but Krejza is having none of it.

Krejza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Antoine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Krejza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Antoine to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries for a takedown but Antoine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Krejza does no damage.
Antoine throws a big counter combination but Krejza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krejza enables Antoine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krejza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antoine trying to control the position from guard on top but Krejza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antoine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Krejza pushes Antoine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Antoine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Krejza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Antoine is on him like a limpet, forcing Krejza back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Antoine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Antoine manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antoine is looking to take a break and control but Krejza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenik Krejza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Antoine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krejza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Antoine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krejza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antoine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antoine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antoine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Antoine gets to his feet. Krejza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krejza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Antoine is looking to stand back up but Krejza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Antoine.

Antoine is trying to control but can't.
Krejza throwing shots but Antoine is blocking nicely.
Antoine is doing well to control the position and prevent Krejza from advancing to side control.
Antoine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krejza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Antoine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Antoine is trying to stand up here but Krejza is controlling him well.
Antoine wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenik Krejza has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antoine is trying to stand.
Antoine is trying to control but can't.
Krejza stops Antoine from getting back to his feet.

Krejza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Antoine to get to his feet.
Krejza closes the distance and clinches up with Antoine, looking for a takedown. Krejza pushes Antoine against the cage but Antoine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krejza blocks a head kick by Antoine.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antoine but Antoine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antoine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter Antoine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenik Krejza.
Krejza throws a chopping leg kick but Antoine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Antoine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Antoine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Krejza to the mat! Krejza manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antoine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antoine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krejza wants to sweep but no luck.
Antoine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krejza is keeping the position for now.
Krejza pulls Antoine in close to prevent any damage.
Antoine looking to sit in guard and control but Krejza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Krejza trying to control the position from guard on top but Antoine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krejza postures up in Antoine's guard and throws a big left but Antoine blocks it.
Antoine keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.

Krejza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krejza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krejza lands with a kick to the ribs.

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

Antoine kicks Krejza off and gets to his feet.
Jenik Krejza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Antoine drives through and clinches with Krejza against the cage.

Antoine drags the fight down to the ground.
Carter Antoine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krejza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carter Antoine.
I think Krejza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenik Krejza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lynch
vs
Jafar Bin Al Aziz

185 cm
32
199 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Venom Combat Sports

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akeel Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Al Aziz throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Lynch connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bin Al Aziz .
We've been told by Lynch's head coaches at Tartarus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Lynch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lynch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a push kick.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch slips under a jab from Bin Al Aziz .
Lynch misses with a hook
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a good low kick that Lynch was not able to check.
Lynch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Lynch throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Lynch scores with a body shot.
Bin Al Aziz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bin Al Aziz motions for Lynch to come forward. Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch drops his hands momentarily and Bin Al Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body kick.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Bin Al Aziz manages to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to land body kicks.
Bin Al Aziz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Al Aziz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bin Al Aziz . Lynch shrugs it off though.
Bin Al Aziz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynch blocks the leg kick.
Lynch moves out of range of the leg kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Lynch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Bin Al Aziz .
It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Lynch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bin Al Aziz is trying to defend but Lynch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bin Al Aziz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch throwing shots but Bin Al Aziz is blocking nicely.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lynch jumps into side control!
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Al Aziz keeps working.
Lynch is trying to ground and pound but Bin Al Aziz uses the momentary lack of control by Lynch to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bin Al Aziz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lynch slips a nice elbow through Bin Al Aziz 's hands, connecting with Bin Al Aziz 's forehead.
Bin Al Aziz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lynch.

Bin Al Aziz has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bin Al Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynch.
A big left from Bin Al Aziz misses.
Lynch is looking to counter the offense by Bin Al Aziz and move into the clinch.
Bin Al Aziz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bin Al Aziz wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
Bin Al Aziz tries to move into range but Lynch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lynch's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bin Al Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz feints and then cracks Lynch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynch down.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the body shot from Lynch.
Bin Al Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Bin Al Aziz circles away.
Bin Al Aziz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch throwing a counter right hand but Bin Al Aziz manages to avoid it.
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz cracks the inside of Lynch's front leg.
Lynch checks a leg kick nicely.
Bin Al Aziz tries to land a front kick but Lynch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz misses the jab.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lynch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bin Al Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynch checks it well.
Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Al Aziz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Al Aziz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynch gets a double leg takedown into Bin Al Aziz 's guard.
Bin Al Aziz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bin Al Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch throws an elbow that misses. Bin Al Aziz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lynch's guard. Nice move by Bin Al Aziz !

Lynch has an active guard here but Bin Al Aziz has managed to pass into half guard.
Lynch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Akeel Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Al Aziz fails to advance to Lynch's back.
Bin Al Aziz takes Lynch's back.
Lynch tries to escape the position.
Lynch is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch trying to control the action but Bin Al Aziz just sinks the hooks in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Bin Al Aziz looks for the body kick but Lynch saw that one coming.

Bin Al Aziz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lynch's half guard.
Lynch is looking for a sweep. Bin Al Aziz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lynch looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bin Al Aziz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.
Lynch is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries to hold on but Bin Al Aziz pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but Bin Al Aziz isn't that keen on the idea.
Bin Al Aziz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bin Al Aziz wants to take Lynch's back but he can't do it this time.
Bin Al Aziz looking to finish with strikes here!
Lynch 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynch tries to hold on but Bin Al Aziz pushes him away.
Lynch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lynch is looking to control Bin Al Aziz 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
Lynch gets back to full guard.
Lynch looking to control.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bin Al Aziz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akeel Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lynch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bin Al Aziz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lynch.
Lynch tries to bench press Bin Al Aziz off him but Bin Al Aziz keeps the position.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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.
Bin Al Aziz trying to control from half guard but Lynch is working away.

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bin Al Aziz is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bin Al Aziz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Lynch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Al Aziz 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
A relieved looking Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

NKone
vs
Li

177 cm
32
157 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

175 cm
32
162 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by NKone.
Li lands with a hook. NKone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Li lands an impressive looking overhand right. NKone doesn't seem phased though.
NKone walks into a jab.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li looks to land a combination but NKone avoids it well.
Li throws a shot from downtown. NKone moves away and avoids it.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Li throws out a loose jab but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
NKone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a straight right.
NKone slips a straight right by Li.
NKone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Li throws out a leg kick but NKone moves out of range and Li only half commits.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
Li throws a jab when NKone was well out of range.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li jabs at NKone's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from NKone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
NKone lands a slapping body shot.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of NKone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li jabs at NKone's body.
Nice body punch from Li.
NKone dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li misses with a looping right.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Li looks for the body kick but NKone saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Li misses.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Li ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
Li lands with a cross.
NKone throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li lands the left hand.
Li throws a combination that misses
and NKone 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!
Li tests NKone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Li misses.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
NKone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
That's time! NKone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Li throws a body punch but NKone moves out of range.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li checks a low kick from NKone.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves away from the strike by NKone.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether NKone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
Li misses with a hook

and NKone counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. NKone manages to get himself to full guard.

Li wants to control from the top but NKone keeps moving.
Li wants to pass the guard but NKone is keeping the position.

NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li stays in close to NKone's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li preventing the sweep.
NKone is working hard here to advance position.
Li's corner is telling him to maintain position.
NKone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

NKone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Li uses it to pass to side control.
NKone regains half guard.
Li wants to stand up but NKone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
NKone is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can NKone avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
NKone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Li not doing much here.
Li seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Li is just content to waste time from the top position. NKone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
NKone trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.

Li gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Li scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NKone doesn't seem bothered though.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
NKone takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

NKone ducks under a wild hook from Li.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li throws a counter combo.
Li throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NKone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for NKone.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NKone misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
NKone blocks a head kick by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on NKone's shoulder, as NKone tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone connects with a crisp jab.
NKone checks the leg kick nicely there.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li swinging wildly here.
NKone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but NKone was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
NKone moves out of range of the body kick.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a low kick.
NKone throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li tries to bum rush NKone with a series of wild strikes but NKone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li moves away from the strike by NKone.
It seemed like Li was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NKone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone slips under a jab from Li.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li unleashes a big counter combination but NKone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Li misses
and NKone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from NKone misses its intended target.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
NKone cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li misses with a body shot.
NKone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li closes the distance and lands a one-two.
NKone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Li.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley has chosen Alpenglow (instrumental) - Nightwish as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hill
vs
Kingsley

180 cm
28
205 lbs
17 - 14 - 2

189 cm
37
221 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

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 17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jericho Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingsley. Kingsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingsley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingsley connects with a crisp jab.
Kingsley throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Kingsley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill throws a body kick that misses

and Kingsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill 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.
Kingsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Kingsley is looking to pass into half guard but Hill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hill is in guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Kingsley told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kingsley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hill with a nice head shot there.
Kingsley is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley is trying to keep Hill in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kingsley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Kingsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Kingsley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Kingsley shoots in but no luck this time.
Jericho Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Kingsley scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
No luck for Kingsley with that takedown attempt.
Kingsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill lands a head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingsley.
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingsley is out of range.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hill defends it well.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hill counters with a low kick, right behind Kingsley 's knee.
Kingsley closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Kingsley pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kingsley.
And Kingsley tries to counter it with a takedown but Hill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kingsley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kingsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kingsley.
Kingsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingsley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingsley ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Kingsley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingsley's calf.
Jericho Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
That kick from Hill tenderised Kingsley's leg. Kingsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingsley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hill feints and then cracks Kingsley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kingsley down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kingsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
You can see that Kingsley has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley has a takedown stuffed.
Kingsley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Kingsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingsley.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingsley misses with a low kick.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill throws a leg kick

and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kingsley is now in half guard.
Kingsley is stalling here. Hill is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kingsley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hill has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Hill lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.
Hill lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hill trying to control the position but Kingsley is working away.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingsley keeps working.
Kingsley is trying to buck Hill off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hill off and has taken his back!
Kingsley is striking well from the back but Hill escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Kingsley throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Kingsley thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Kingsley works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingsley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kingsley being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jericho Hill will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kingsley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingsley has a takedown stuffed.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Kingsley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Kingsley tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kingsley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.

Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kingsley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Kingsley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jericho Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Hill preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the body.
Kingsley scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingsley wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kingsley working a defensive guard here.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingsley's head.
James Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingsley scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
It looked like Hill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kingsley scores with a head kick.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kingsley.
A shot to the liver by Kingsley. Beautiful body shot.
Kingsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kingsley.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Grabonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Grabonzo
vs
Dick

169 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

183 cm
33
179 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonso Grabonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabonzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dick as he avoids it easily.
Grabonzo cracks Dick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.

Grabonzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dick did well to prevent Grabonzo getting side control.

Dick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dick defends it nicely.
Grabonzo fails with the takedown

and Dick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grabonzo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Dick lands a nice forearm strike.
Grabonzo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grabonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick lands an elbow.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dick in side control lands a decent elbow.

Dick tries for a kimura but Grabonzo is defending well.
Grabonzo sneaks back into half guard.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Grabonzo's head.
Grabonzo tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Grabonzo gets full guard.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dick postures up and lands a big shot to Grabonzo's brow.

Grabonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabonzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.

Grabonzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grabonzo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabonzo is keeping the position for now.

Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabonzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Grabonzo's legs - danger averted.
Dick cracks Grabonzo with a solid left hand.
Dick working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dick works over Grabonzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Grabonzo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dick manages to get himself to full guard.

Grabonzo throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.

Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grabonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Dick wants to stand and escape but Grabonzo is having none of it.

Dick has his feet on Grabonzo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dick shoots in for a double leg but Grabonzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grabonzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dick slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabonzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grabonzo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dick is in Grabonzo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is in close to Grabonzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grabonzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dick has managed to get both his arms back between Grabonzo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grabonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabonzo keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick is working Grabonzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick chips away with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick working some strikes from top position.

Dick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grabonzo dives on top into guard.

Grabonzo drops back looking for a leg! Dick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dick manages to kick Grabonzo off! Grabonzo jumps back into Dick's guard.
Dick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabonzo sprawls well. Grabonzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.

Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grabonzo looking for a guillotine here but Dick defends easily.
Dick distracts Grabonzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grabonzo working for a triangle but Dick defends it easily.
Grabonzo trying to control the position.
Dick passes Grabonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Grabonzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grabonzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dick has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grabonzo is on top in guard.
Grabonzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Grabonzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Grabonzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick is looking to stand up but Grabonzo isn't so interested in that idea.

Dick manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.

Dick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dick showed some decent athleticism there.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo is looking to improve his position.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grabonzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grabonzo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Grabonzo defends it.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Grabonzo's hands, connecting with Grabonzo's forehead.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Grabonzo is defending well.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Dick trying to advance position but Grabonzo counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Grabonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Grabonzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alfonso Grabonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
Grabonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Dick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grabonzo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dick tightening his grip on Grabonzo, looking for the choke.
Dick scores with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grabonzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Grabonzo right now.
Grabonzo trying to control but not successfully.

Grabonzo showing good submission defense here.
Dick throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Grabonzo!
Dick has the hooks in. Grabonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dick lands punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dick lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dick.
Dick punches Grabonzo on the ear.
Oh Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Grabonzo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dick gets his way!
Grabonzo seems to have got his legs back now.

Dick looking for the choke from the back.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabonzo is trying to break free.
Dick scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick is punishing Grabonzo with some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with big shots to the body. Grabonzo is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Grabonzo was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
In his post fight interview, Nick Dick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.