DK Battleground XI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Benoit (ranked 24073 p4p, 291 weight class) and Tyrone McGriff (ranked 23497 p4p, 299 weight class). Tyrone McGriff will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benoit
vs
McGriff

162 cm
20
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Benoit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGriff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benoit moves into full mount! McGriff won't be happy about that!
McGriff has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Benoit gets his hands free as McGriff looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGriff wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit has managed to slip his arm under McGriff's chin. This could be all over... yep, McGriff is tapping out! Submission win for Benoit.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Benoit!
Ryan Benoit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sure (ranked 3615 p4p, 169 weight class) and Kam Quayle (ranked 3627 p4p, 171 weight class). Kam Quayle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sure
vs
Quayle

170 cm
20
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Sure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kam Quayle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sure finds it's way through Quayle's defenses.

It looks like Kam Quayle has been cut.
Sure throws a sloppy head kick and Quayle moves out of range easily.
Sure pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sure fails to land with a series of punches.
Sure is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quayle.
Sure throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quayle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quayle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sure lands a right hand from hell, dropping Quayle. Sure pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Sure!
A victorious Albert Sure thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dab Calharran (ranked 1887 p4p, 249 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 2763 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Calharran
vs
Costa

188 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dab Calharran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa slaps away a takedown attempt from Calharran, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Costa drives through with a takedown into Calharran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Calharran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Costa stands and throws Calharran's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Costa tries for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.
Calharran tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Costa easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Costa is working for a guillotine from mount but Calharran frees his head quite easily.

Costa wants to finish this one by submission but Calharran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Costa.
Calharran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.
Costa avoids the attempt from Calharran to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa prevents Calharran from getting the reversal.
Calharran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fallen Angels, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Calharran is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Calharran sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Calharran defends the submission attempt.

Costa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calharran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Calharran trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.
Calharran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costa is working away from the top position though.
Calharran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Costa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calharran sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calharran tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Calharran is trying to get back to full guard.
Calharran is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calharran avoid being mounted?
Calharran is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard.

Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.
Calharran is trying to get back to full guard.

Costa seems to be looking for submissions.

Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is pressing down on Calharran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Calharran is holding on for now.

Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.
Calharran gets full guard.
Costa content to stall in guard here.
Costa trying to control but Calharran is working from the bottom.
Calharran is controlling Costa's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calharran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calharran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

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

Costa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calharran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Costa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santiago Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Costa tries for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.

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

Costa tries for a kimura but Calharran is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa working away.
Calharran is looking for a sweep.
Calharran is working hard here to advance position.

Costa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Calharran is defending well.
Calharran holding on.
Calharran is trying to get back to half guard.
Calharran is trying to control Costa's posture but Costa avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Calharran is looking to reverse the position.

Costa is trying to get an arm triangle but Calharran is defending well.

Costa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Calharran is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Costa!

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FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lei Makana (ranked 4327 p4p, 411 weight class) and Mark Lee (ranked 4459 p4p, 419 weight class). Lee has chosen Look alive drake as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Makana
vs
Lee

172 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lei Makana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makana closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Makana pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Makana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Makana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Makana is controlling him well.
Lee wants to control but Makana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Makana maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makana wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Makana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lee reaches up and holds on to Makana to control the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Makana there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makana working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee really wants to buck Makana off and get back to his feet.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Makana landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Lee is trying to stand up.
Makana is looking to stand but Lee has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Makana isn't that keen on the idea.
Makana with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lee wants to hold on but Makana pushes him away.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Makana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makana 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.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makana working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Makana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Makana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Makana is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and Makana transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Makana! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lei Makana!
Our winner, Lei Makana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Mark Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'This a learning experience I will be back!!!Ill see you guys at the after party'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 2008 p4p, 239 weight class) and Carson Wood (ranked 2346 p4p, 281 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Banner
vs
Wood

171 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Wood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banner lands with a cross.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banner .
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!
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood moves out of range as Banner strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banner .
Banner dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Banner moves out of range as Wood strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Banner .
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Banner has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
Wood tries for a takedown but Banner manages to get underhooks.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands a left hand.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Banner .
Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Wood.
Wood looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
A short uppercut from Banner .
Banner pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner .
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Banner .
Wood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands a nice uppercut.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Banner .
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Wood is rocked!
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Banner .
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Banner .
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner .
A shot in the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a shot to the body.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wood with a big uppercut! Wood tries to clinch up but Banner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wood to the mat! Wood covers up and Banner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 1480 p4p, 160 weight class) and Kay Bone (ranked 1476 p4p, 159 weight class). Hjoervarsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Only. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hjoervarsson
vs
Bone

196 cm
21
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

215 cm
20
285 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone avoids the body shot from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hjoervarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjoervarsson connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone throws out a counter right but Hjoervarsson avoids it with no problem.
Bone throws an overhand right that lands on Hjoervarsson's shoulder, as Hjoervarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hjoervarsson misses with a left hand
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Hjoervarsson misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone throws the left hand but Hjoervarsson avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hjoervarsson looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
Hjoervarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Hjoervarsson misses.
Bone throws a hook to the side of Hjoervarsson's head but Hjoervarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjoervarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hjoervarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bone checks it well.
Bone misses with a looping left.
Hjoervarsson throws a leg kick
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hjoervarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Hjoervarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson misses with a combination
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Hjoervarsson's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hjoervarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bone staying out of range there.
Bone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hjoervarsson throws a combination that misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hjoervarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hjoervarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hjoervarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bone momentarily.
Hjoervarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone scores with a sloppy right hand. Hjoervarsson should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hjoervarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Hjoervarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut is getting worse.
Hjoervarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hjoervarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hjoervarsson is breathing heavily.
Hjoervarsson sizes up Bone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hjoervarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Bone as he checks the leg kick.
Bone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Hjoervarsson slips the punch.
Hjoervarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjoervarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hjoervarsson misses with a lunging right hand

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

Hjoervarsson is rocked!
Bone measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hjoervarsson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kay Bone!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floppy Dick (ranked 2270 p4p, 324 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 1648 p4p, 255 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dick
vs
Trump

194 cm
21
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
203 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floppy Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Dick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Trump moves to clinch but Dick breaks away
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Dick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick misses with a hook
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands with a good body shot.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Trump closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dick breaks the clinch.
Trump jabs Dick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Dick misses.
Trump lands a body shot.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump thuds a left hand into Dick's body.
Trump tries to clinch but Dick moves away
and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trump paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Trump wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Trump wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Trump wants to clinch.
Dick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Dick is looking to counter punch.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand

and Trump counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.

Dick breaks from the clinch.
Trump works the jab nicely.
Trump works Dick's body with a nice hook.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Dick avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dick rather than just go for the knockout.
Trump closes the distance but Dick moves to the side
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trump misses with a hook to the body
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trump moves to clinch but Dick breaks away
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dick lands a jab to Trump's midsection.
Trump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trump blocks a jab.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
Trump lands a nice shot that snaps Dick's head back.
Trump tries to clinch but Dick moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trump throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump wants to clinch but Dick slips to the side
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick works Trump's body with a nice hook.
Trump slips under a jab from Dick.
Trump lands with a hook. Dick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trump works the jab nicely.
Trump misses with a body punch
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump lands an overhand right.
Trump blocks a jab.
Trump digs a good body shot into Dick's ribs.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick throws a looping overhand right but Trump ducks down to avoid it.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump throws a jab when Dick was well out of range.
Dick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump avoids the body shot from Dick.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Dick swings widly with a right hand

and Trump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dick lands a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Trump in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump keeps control of Dick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dick is trying to break the clinch but Trump is controlling him.
Trump prevents a body shot from Dick.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Dick misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dick.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Jab by Trump.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick walks into a jab.
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dick misses its target.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Trump moves away and avoids it.
Trump wants to counter the offense by Dick and move into the clinch position.

Trump pushes Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Dick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Trump is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dick working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Trump wants to clinch but Dick slips to the side
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Trump.
Dick throws a series of punches but Trump moves out of range.
Trump is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Trump looks to throw the jab but Dick is out of range.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Dick circles away.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Trump manages to avoid it.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Dick misses.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump darts in trying to clinch
and Dick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.

Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump looking to stall.

Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Trump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trump moves to clinch but Dick breaks away
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick cracks Trump with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Trump tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Trump is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floppy Dick!
Floppy Dick is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Floppy Dick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piss Moan (ranked 856 p4p, 95 weight class) and Galtero El Toro (ranked 1093 p4p, 123 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Moan
vs
El Toro

207 cm
21
285 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piss Moan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moan throws out the jab.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moan lands a lovely overhand right.
El Toro lands with an uppercut that bounces Moan off the cage and back into range.
El Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Toro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moan circles away.
Moan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Toro misses with a straight right.
Moan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.
Moan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Moan drops El Toro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but El Toro looks back up at him and smiles so Moan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro lands with an uppercut that bounces Moan off the cage and back into range.
A big right from El Toro misses.
Moan misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moan throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Piss Moan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Toro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Toro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Toro misses with a hook. Moan ducked under it nicely.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Moan's head but Moan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Moan's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro with the counter takedown but Moan avoids it easily.
El Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

El Toro drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro passes Moan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moan tries to get out of the position.
El Toro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro drops an elbow to the side of Moan's head.
El Toro throwing shots but Moan is blocking nicely.
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!
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Toro prevents Moan from standing back up.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Moan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro not doing much here.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Moan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moan wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that El Toro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Moan has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro passes to side control.

El Toro has an Americana. Moan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! El Toro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if El Toro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Martynov (ranked 2095 p4p, 273 weight class) and Tom Ofenloch (ranked 2042 p4p, 268 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Martynov
vs
Ofenloch

195 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Martynov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Ofenloch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ofenloch clinches up with Martynov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ofenloch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away.

Ofenloch closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch won't allow it.

Martynov decides to pull guard.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control.

Ofenloch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martynov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ofenloch has managed to get both his arms back between Martynov's legs - danger averted.
Ofenloch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martynov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Martynov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ofenloch is aware though and is defending well.

Martynov is looking for a triangle but Ofenloch pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofenloch controls from within his opponent's guard.

Martynov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ofenloch defends well.
Ofenloch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Martynov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ofenloch defends it easily.

Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Ofenloch defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ofenloch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ofenloch pushing down on Martynov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martynov wants to control but Ofenloch is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ofenloch works his way into side control.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofenloch trying to control the action but Martynov is working from the bottom.
Martynov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ofenloch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martynov seems a little lost for a moment, as Ofenloch dominates the positioning.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Martynov manages to get back to half guard.

Martynov looking for submissions off his back.
Ofenloch is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ofenloch moves nicely into side control.
Martynov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martynov is being controlled here.
Ofenloch tries to move to mount but Martynov blocks the move with his legs.
Martynov is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martynov struggling a bit here.
Martynov gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ofenloch throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Martynov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Ofenloch has Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ofenloch smiles and moves away.
Ofenloch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ofenloch moves into the clinch.
Ofenloch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martynov.
Martynov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ofenloch backwards.
Knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Martynov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ofenloch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ofenloch obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofenloch blocking some punches.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Martynov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofenloch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ofenloch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofenloch connects with a knee to the head.
Tom Ofenloch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martynov working aggressively here.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
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!

Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ofenloch uses from the top position.
Sergei Martynov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ofenloch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Martynov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ofenloch defends well.

Martynov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control.

Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ofenloch sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martynov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martynov working a defensive guard here.
Ofenloch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ofenloch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martynov struggling a bit here.
Ofenloch controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ofenloch trying to control the action but Martynov is working from the bottom.
Ofenloch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Martynov can't do much from the bottom here.
Martynov being controlled for a moment.
Martynov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ofenloch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Ofenloch takes a shot to the head.
Martynov taking a breather.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ofenloch to keep the fight standing.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ofenloch scores with a knee to the head.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ofenloch to keep the fight standing.
Martynov jumps guard but Ofenloch stands there with Martynov around his waist. Martynov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martynov avoids it.
Ofenloch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martynov's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ofenloch walks away with a smile on his face. Martynov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ofenloch keeps the fight on the outside.
Martynov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up.
Martynov tries to clinch but Ofenloch is having none of it.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ofenloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ofenloch throws a head kick but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Ofenloch counters with a head kick. That will keep Martynov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Ofenloch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ofenloch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ofenloch obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ofenloch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ofenloch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martynov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch scores a nice knee to the body.
Ofenloch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside.
Martynov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Ofenloch.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov being controlled against the cage.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside that Martynov shrugs off.
Ofenloch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ofenloch lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch lands an elbow just above Martynov 's eye.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martynov blocks it with crossed arms.
Martynov takes an elbow to the temple.
Martynov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martynov.
Martynov tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov dodges an elbow strike from Ofenloch.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martynov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ofenloch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Martynov blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Martynov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Ofenloch controls the action.
Martynov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.

Martynov jumps guard and drags Ofenloch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Ofenloch really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ofenloch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martynov is able to avoid easily.
Martynov scores with a one two! Ofenloch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ofenloch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ofenloch darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Martynov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ofenloch crunches a lovely knee into Martynov's ribcage.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but Martynov blocks it.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martynov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ofenloch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch has him pressed against the cage.
Martynov is trying to pull guard but Ofenloch has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ofenloch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Martynov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martynov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martynov digs a right hand underneath Ofenloch's ribcage. Ofenloch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ofenloch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martynov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ofenloch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofenloch lands a damaging elbow.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ofenloch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but Ofenloch holds him up against the cage and eventually Martynov drops back down to his feet.
Ofenloch prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Ofenloch's head.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Martynov blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ofenloch landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martynov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but Martynov blocks it.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Martynov is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Ofenloch avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofenlochs head.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Ofenloch blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov is trying to stall.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
Martynov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martynov lands with a left to the head.

Martynov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ofenloch uses from the top position.
Ofenloch stays in close to Martynov's body and controls the position.

Martynov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ofenloch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martynov trying to control the position.
Ofenloch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ofenloch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martynov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Martynov looking for a triangle here. Ofenloch is fighting it but it looks tight! Martynov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ofenloch is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Sergei Martynov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.