PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telamon Aeacuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman - Metallica. Aeacuson has chosen "Cloud Connected" by In Flames as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vanvalkenburg
vs
Aeacuson

180 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telamon Aeacuson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aeacuson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanvalkenburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vanvalkenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well. He's pushed Vanvalkenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aeacuson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanvalkenburg looks for a takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Vanvalkenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanvalkenburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Aeacuson sprawls well. He's pushed Vanvalkenburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aeacuson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vanvalkenburg's head.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown.
Aeacuson connects with a body shot.
Vanvalkenburg is breathing heavily.
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!
Horrible takedown by Vanvalkenburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Aeacuson which made him look bad.

Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg pushed against the cage.
Aeacuson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanvalkenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aeacuson just leaning against Vanvalkenburg, taking a breather.
Aeacuson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Aeacuson is pressed up against the cage. Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aeacuson down to the mat. Aeacuson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Aeacuson rushes Vanvalkenburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Aeacuson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson landing knees to the body.
Aeacuson leaning against his opponent.
Aeacuson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vanvalkenburg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aeacuson is stalling here.
Aeacuson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aeacuson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Aeacuson as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Aeacuson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Aeacuson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Aeacuson taking a breather.
Aeacuson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vanvalkenburg's defenses.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aeacuson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aeacuson lands a right hand.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aeacuson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aeacuson is pushing Vanvalkenburg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Aeacuson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aeacuson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson keeps control of Vanvalkenburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson works on Vanvalkenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Aeacuson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson presses Vanvalkenburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Aeacuson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanvalkenburg can't fight it off and eventually Aeacuson manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanvalkenburg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aeacuson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aeacuson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanvalkenburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aeacuson stopping the sweep attempt from Vanvalkenburg.
Aeacuson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson is pushing down on Vanvalkenburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vanvalkenburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Aeacuson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of Aeacuson's hands but Aeacuson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanvalkenburg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Vanvalkenburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aeacuson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aeacuson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aeacuson pushes down on Vanvalkenburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanvalkenburg taking some punishment here, with Aeacuson in his half guard.
Aeacuson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aeacuson is thwarting Vanvalkenburg's attempts to control the position.
Aeacuson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aeacuson is pressing down on Vanvalkenburg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanvalkenburg is holding on for now.
Aeacuson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanvalkenburg wants to get back to full guard.
Aeacuson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanvalkenburg keeps working.
Vanvalkenburg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Aeacuson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aeacuson throwing strikes from guard but Vanvalkenburg blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson dominated that round.
That's time! Vanvalkenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aeacuson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Aeacuson misses.
Aeacuson shoots in but Vanvalkenburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanvalkenburg wants to clinch

and Aeacuson counters by clinching up.
Aeacuson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
A hook to the body from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aeacuson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the head.
Vanvalkenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aeacuson walks away with a smile on his face. Vanvalkenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but Aeacuson moves out of range.
Aeacuson stalks Vanvalkenburg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanvalkenburg's face. Vanvalkenburg staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aeacuson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.
Vanvalkenburg is squirming around, avoiding Aeacuson's attempts to control the action.
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson cracks Vanvalkenburg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aeacuson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aeacuson lands a big elbow.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Aeacuson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanvalkenburg is looking to escape.
Aeacuson with the ground and pound from mount.
Aeacuson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vanvalkenburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aeacuson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vanvalkenburg's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aeacuson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aeacuson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanvalkenburg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aeacuson controlling his opponent.
Aeacuson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aeacuson looking to control but Vanvalkenburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aeacuson wants to control the pace but Vanvalkenburg is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Vanvalkenburg regains half guard.
Vanvalkenburg is in trouble now - Aeacuson has advanced to mount!
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson avoids the attempt from Vanvalkenburg to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vanvalkenburg is squirming around, avoiding Aeacuson's attempts to control the action.
Aeacuson raining down shots from the mount!
Aeacuson with shots to the head and body - Vanvalkenburg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aeacuson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vanvalkenburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aeacuson landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aeacuson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanvalkenburg?
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vanvalkenburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but Aeacuson is having none of it.

Aeacuson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aeacuson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Telamon Aeacuson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.

Vanvalkenburg is rocked!
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.
Oh Vanvalkenburg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Aeacuson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to escape the mount.
Vanvalkenburg gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aeacuson is nestled in close to Vanvalkenburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vanvalkenburg seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aeacuson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanvalkenburg taking some punishment here, with Aeacuson in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson drops an elbow to the side of Vanvalkenburg's head.
Vanvalkenburg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aeacuson tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanvalkenburg is retaining full guard.

Vanvalkenburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aeacuson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vanvalkenburg's guard.
Aeacuson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vanvalkenburg can't escape the position.
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aeacuson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson postures up.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson unloading with bombs!
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Aeacuson trying to control but Vanvalkenburg is having none of it.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson prevents Vanvalkenburg from getting the reversal.
Vanvalkenburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vanvalkenburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aeacuson trying to mount his opponent but Vanvalkenburg defends it.
Aeacuson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Vanvalkenburg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanvalkenburg?
Aeacuson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aeacuson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aeacuson lands a heavy elbow.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vanvalkenburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aeacuson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vanvalkenburg is in a horrible position here. Aeacuson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aeacuson prevents Vanvalkenburg from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vanvalkenburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aeacuson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aeacuson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aeacuson.
A short uppercut from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson scores a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aeacuson connects with a knee to the head.
Aeacuson gets underhooks to prevent Vanvalkenburg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Vanvalkenburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Aeacuson to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanvalkenburg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aeacuson cracks Vanvalkenburg with a nice body shot.
Vanvalkenburg letting Aeacuson take a breather here.
Aeacuson lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aeacuson digs a right hand underneath Vanvalkenburg's ribcage. Vanvalkenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Aeacuson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vanvalkenburg is trying to keep an underhook but Aeacuson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vanvalkenburg trying to hold on to Aeacuson's head to control him but Aeacuson postures up.
Aeacuson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aeacuson lands a nice short elbow.
Aeacuson throwing shots but Vanvalkenburg is blocking nicely.

Vanvalkenburg actively working from the bottom here.
Aeacuson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vanvalkenburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aeacuson wants to free his trapped foot but Vanvalkenburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aeacuson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanvalkenburg's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vanvalkenburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Aeacuson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aeacuson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vanvalkenburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aeacuson digs a right hand underneath Vanvalkenburg's ribcage. Vanvalkenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Aeacuson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanvalkenburg tries to pull guard but Aeacuson won't allow it.
Aeacuson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aeacuson.
Aeacuson crunches a lovely knee into Vanvalkenburg's ribcage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanvalkenburg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aeacuson has Vanvalkenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanvalkenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanvalkenburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aeacuson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aeacuson is working for takedown but Vanvalkenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vanvalkenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aeacuson lands a left hand.
Vanvalkenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aeacuson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aeacuson lands an elbow just above Vanvalkenburg 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Aeacuson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanvalkenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanvalkenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aeacuson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aeacuson with a knee to the head.
Aeacuson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanvalkenburg as Aeacuson tries to tie him up.
Vanvalkenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aeacuson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aeacuson takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanvalkenburg wants a takedown but no success here.
Aeacuson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanvalkenburg up against the cage.
Aeacuson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanvalkenburg has Aeacuson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aeacuson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson lands a nice knee to the body.
Aeacuson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Aeacuson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vanvalkenburg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aeacuson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vanvalkenburg.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the head.
Aeacuson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanvalkenburg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aeacuson walks away with a smile on his face. Vanvalkenburg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanvalkenburg fails with the takedown.
Vanvalkenburg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanvalkenburg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aeacuson lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aeacuson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Aeacuson has closed the distance and engaged Vanvalkenburg in a clinch.
Aeacuson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vanvalkenburg backwards.
Vanvalkenburg is trying to break the clinch but Aeacuson has him pressed against the cage.
Aeacuson lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Telamon Aeacuson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Vanvalkenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aeacuson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

Vanvalkenburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aeacuson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aeacuson wants to control from the top but Vanvalkenburg keeps moving.
Aeacuson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanvalkenburg being controlled for a moment.
Vanvalkenburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is looking for a sweep.
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.
Vanvalkenburg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aeacuson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vanvalkenburg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson tries to control but Vanvalkenburg wriggling away.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson postures up.
Aeacuson tries to control but Vanvalkenburg wriggling away.
Vanvalkenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aeacuson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Vanvalkenburg is working hard here to advance position.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Vanvalkenburg tries to reverse the position but Aeacuson maintains control.
Aeacuson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aeacuson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aeacuson with a couple of short strikes.
Aeacuson landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Aeacuson.
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg taking shots to the head.
Vanvalkenburg is bucking up trying to escape but Aeacuson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanvalkenburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aeacuson looking to control but Vanvalkenburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aeacuson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Aeacuson pushes him away.
Vanvalkenburg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aeacuson landing punches.
Lance Vanvalkenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aeacuson controlling from mount.
Aeacuson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanvalkenburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Aeacuson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vanvalkenburg looks a forlorn figure.
Vanvalkenburg is working to get back to half guard.
Telamon Aeacuson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aeacuson lands a nice shot to the head.
Aeacuson scoring with strikes but Vanvalkenburg is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Telamon Aeacuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aeacuson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 42:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telamon Aeacuson!
Telamon Aeacuson is the new middleweight champion!