PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupke De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries comes to the cage accompanied by Decibel Ending!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dignam's choice of entrance music: The Ruler's Back. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

De Vries
vs
Dignam

203 cm
28
278 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

195 cm
29
289 lbs
30 - 5 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kupke De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
Dignam pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Vries is out of range and Dignam settles back down.
Dignam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dignam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
De Vries misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Vries tried to score with a low kick but Dignam checks it.
De Vries throws a combination. Dignam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Tyler Dignam has been cut.
Dignam swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
Dignam catches De Vries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries moves away from the strike by Dignam.
De Vries tries to move into range but Dignam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Kupke De Vries has been cut.
De Vries wants to land a leg kick but Dignam is out of range.
De Vries throws out a loose jab but Dignam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dignam lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Vries scores with a sloppy right hand. Dignam should have avoided that one.
Dignam throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
Dignam dips to his left and cracks De Vries with an uppercut!
De Vries throws a jab when Dignam was well out of range.
Dignam throws a leg kick but De Vries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Vries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dignam.
Dignam tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries's corner calls for a 1-2. De Vries obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dignam throws a sloppy head kick and De Vries moves out of range easily.
De Vries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dignam at a distance.
Kupke De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignam scores with a jab. De Vries acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries throws a good cross that connects.
De Vries shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Vries delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dignam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Vries checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dignam avoids the head kick by De Vries.
Dignam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from De Vries.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries connects with an inside leg kick.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries throws a right and a left that Dignam avoids nicely.
De Vries lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dignam.
Dignam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignam.
De Vries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dignam throws a series of strikes that have De Vries backpedaling.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dignam.
Dignam throws a hook but De Vries blocks it.
De Vries jabs at Dignam's body.
Dignam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vries manages to avoid it.
De Vries slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
De Vries lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Dignam.

De Vries darts in and clinches Dignam up against the cage.
De Vries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Vries misses with a knee to the head.
De Vries is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dignam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Vries has Dignam pressed against the cage, preventing Dignam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as De Vries controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Vries throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Dignam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Vries punishes Dignam's body with a nice straight punch.
Dignam is looking to slow De Vries down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as De Vries blocks the low kick.
Dignam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vries checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for De Vries.
Dignam misses with a straight right.
De Vries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Vries swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dignam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vries throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dignam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Vries scores with a head kick. Dignam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Vries scores with a punch to the head.
Dignam throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Dignam will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dignam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Vries lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Vries bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
De Vries scores with a push kick.
Dignam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Vries.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kupke De Vries is winning the standup battle so far.
De Vries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Dignam throws a hook but De Vries avoids it easily.
De Vries scores with a sloppy right hand. Dignam should have avoided that one.

De Vries pushes Dignam up against the cage in a clinch.
Dignam wants to stall.
De Vries tries to work over Dignam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dignam dodges an elbow strike from De Vries.
De Vries wants to break free but Dignam has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries misses with the head strike.

Dignam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Vries slips a straight right by Dignam.
Dignam throws a sloppy head kick and De Vries moves out of range easily.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
De Vries lands a jab to Dignam's midsection.
De Vries throws a body punch but Dignam moves out of range.
De Vries is looking to slow Dignam down with leg kicks.
De Vries scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries works Dignam's body with a nice hook.
De Vries lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Dignam.
De Vries is looking to slow Dignam down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - De Vries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dignam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Vries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dignam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
Dignam is looking to score with low kicks.
De Vries fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dignam.
De Vries on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dignam avoids a kick to the body.
Dignam just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vries. Dignam does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Vries lands a body shot.
De Vries scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Vries throws a head kick but Dignam moves out of range.
Dignam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Vries.
De Vries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries scores with a head kick. Dignam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dignam. De Vries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dignam throws a head kick but De Vries moves out of range.
Dignam lands a nice hook to De Vries's body. De Vries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dignam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Vries tries to clinch up but Dignam circles away and keeps his distance.
De Vries staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Dignam does it's job there.
De Vries tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range.
De Vries lands with a kick to the temple. Dignam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries tries to land a front kick but Dignam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Vries thuds his shin into the meat of Dignam's side.
De Vries throws the kick towards the body but Dignam avoids it.
Nice cross by De Vries.
De Vries is looking to wear down Dignam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dignam.
De Vries lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Vries misses with a kick to the body.
Dignam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dignam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dignam moves out of range of the leg kick from De Vries.
Dignam misses with a leg kick.
De Vries misses with a straight left.
Dignam ducks under a wild hook from De Vries.
De Vries throws a leg kick which misses Dignam's front leg but catches the back leg as Dignam tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Vries. De Vries obviously looking to wear him down.
De Vries lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Vries scores with a head kick. Dignam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dignam tries to bum rush De Vries with a series of wild strikes but De Vries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kupke De Vries dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

De Vries defending well as Dignam loads up on a big left hand.
De Vries looks to land a body kick but Dignam moved away.
Dignam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
De Vries throws a looping overhand right but Dignam ducks down to avoid it.
Dignam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Vries throws a series of punches but Dignam moves out of range.
De Vries misses with a body shot.
Dignam throws a sloppy head kick and De Vries moves out of range easily.
Dignam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dignam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
A big left from Dignam misses.
De Vries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dignam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Vries lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dignam.
Dignam takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dignam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Vries connects with a body shot that sends Dignam's belly button to the back.
Dignam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by De Vries.
Dignam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. De Vries catches Dignam right on the button with a cross.
De Vries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Vries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dignam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Vries misses with a two punch combination.
De Vries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Vries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dignam doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Dignam misses its intended target.
De Vries lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Vries connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dignam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Vries lands with a straight right. Dignam didn't see that one coming.
Dignam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vries. Dignam does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Vries pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dignam back to the cage. De Vries follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Vries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dignam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dignam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dignam misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dignam misses with a left hand
and De Vries counters with a straight right hand.
De Vries lands with a kick to the temple. Dignam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Vries throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dignam misses with an uppercut.
Dignam tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dignam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Vries blocks a head kick by Dignam.
Dignam throws a head kick that misses.
Dignam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Vries checks a low kick from Dignam.
De Vries pushes Dignam away with a front kick.
De Vries lands with a hook. Dignam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Vries lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

De Vries has closed the distance and engaged Dignam in a clinch.
De Vries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from De Vries.
Dignam blocks the elbow strike.
De Vries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dignam blocks an elbow strike from De Vries.
Dignam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dignam effectively controlling the action here.
Dignam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam stalling.
De Vries has a couple of punches blocked by Dignam.
Dignam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Vries.

Dignam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kupke De Vries clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dignam gets tackled into the cage by De Vries. De Vries maintains the clinch.
De Vries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Vries lands a shot to the body.
Dignam misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Vries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dignam is defending well for now.
Dignam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Vries lands with a right to the head.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dignam backwards.
De Vries pushes Dignam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Vries throws a head punch that misses.
Dignam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dignam takes an elbow to the temple.
Dignam takes a shot to the head.

Dignam breaks the clinch.
Dignam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dignam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries checks the leg kick.
De Vries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dignam avoids the body shot from De Vries.
Dignam thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vries digs a good hook to Dignam's body.
De Vries lands with an overhand left.
De Vries thuds his right hand into Dignam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Vries throws a sloppy head kick and Dignam moves out of range easily.
De Vries blocks a head kick by Dignam.
De Vries pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Dignam.
De Vries misses with the combination.
Dignam pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for De Vries.
Dignam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vries.
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!
De Vries throws a shot from downtown. Dignam moves away and avoids it.
De Vries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vries with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Vries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Vries misses with a series of wild punches.
Dignam misses with a body kick.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dignam manages to avoid it.
Dignam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dignam slips a jab from De Vries.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam moves out of range as De Vries throws a body kick.
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignam can do to turn this around?
Dignam tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dignam.
Dignam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Vries.
Dignam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Vries's hands.
Dignam blocks a head kick by De Vries.
De Vries ducks under a wild hook from Dignam.
Dignam tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vries misses with a looping left.

De Vries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dignam tries to throw a body punch but De Vries avoids it by throwing Dignam back against the cage.

De Vries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dignam throws out a loose jab but De Vries uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Vries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dignam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries slips a straight right by Dignam.
De Vries displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for De Vries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Vries tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vries throws a hook but Dignam blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dignam takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dignam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Vries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Vries avoids the head kick by Dignam.
Good work by De Vries as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dignam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Vries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dignam.
Dignam thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kupke De Vries had his way with Tyler Dignam in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

De Vries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dignam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dignam there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Vries throws the left hand but Dignam avoids the punch easily.
De Vries dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Vries's calf.
Dignam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dignam throws out a loose jab but De Vries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dignam misses with a looping right.
Dignam throws out a leg kick but De Vries moves out of range and Dignam only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Vries.
De Vries staying out of range there.
Dignam moves out of range of the body kick.

De Vries gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De Vries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries lands a left hand.
Dignam dodges an elbow strike from De Vries.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dignam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dignam managing to block the knees to the body from De Vries.
Dignam taking a breather.
Dignam blocks an uppercut.
Dignam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dignam working aggressively here.
De Vries blocks a body shot from Dignam.
Dignam taking a breather.
Dignam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Vries tries to circle away but Dignam has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dignam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignam.
Tyler Dignam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dignam digs a right hand into De Vries's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vries's gas tank.

De Vries manages to break the clinch.
Dignam thuds a left hand into De Vries's body.
Dignam looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Dignam is out of range.
De Vries throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Vries.
A right-left combo lands from De Vries.
De Vries swings for the body but Dignam moves out of range.
De Vries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The fighters circling - Dignam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Vries lands a nice hook to Dignam's body. Dignam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dignam.
Dignam misses with a looping right.
De Vries checks the leg kick.
Dignam lands a high kick!
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
De Vries throws a head kick but Dignam moves out of range.
De Vries scores with a jab to the body.
De Vries avoids the head kick by Dignam.
Dignam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
A jab from Dignam misses.
De Vries chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Vries misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vries scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dignam counters with a thumping low kick.
Dignam lands a right hook to the body.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
De Vries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dignam tries to work over De Vries's front leg with a kick but De Vries checks it.
De Vries takes one to the chin there.
Dignam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dignam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dignam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dignam throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for De Vries.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Dignam.
De Vries checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Dignam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Vries has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kupke De Vries!
A very excited looking Kupke De Vries made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.