UFL 59: Dogu vs. Davinchi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inglorious Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Klinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Klinch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bastard
vs
Klinch

190 cm
26
193 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Inglorious Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Klinch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klinch moves into the clinch successfully.
Klinch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Bastard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klinch avoids the elbow strike from Bastard, against the cage.
Bastard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinch.
Bastard tries to pull guard but Klinch won't allow it.
Bastard pushes off an throws an elbow but Klinch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bastard tries to stall but Klinch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klinch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bastard looking to stall.
Klinch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastard up against the cage.
Klinch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Bastard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Klinch uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Bastard is looking to sinch up a triangle. Klinch throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bastard's body to avoid the submission. Bastard has instead reached around Klinch's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bastard arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inglorious Bastard!
A victorious Inglorious Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Stroganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroganovic comes into the arena with Fade to Black - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Stroganovic
vs
Loiseau

185 cm
22
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Stroganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiseau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stroganovic.
Stroganovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loiseau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Stroganovic misses.
Loiseau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stroganovic as he avoids it easily.
Stroganovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Loiseau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loiseau creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroganovic's defenses.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Igor Stroganovic has been cut.
Stroganovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loiseau lands a good knee to the midsection. Stroganovic won't want to take too many of those.
Stroganovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Loiseau has double underhooks.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow.
Stroganovic can't break the clinch.
Loiseau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroganovic's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroganovic is struggling to control the position.
Stroganovic tries to break free but Loiseau pushes him back against the cage.
Loiseau prevents Stroganovic from breaking the clinch.
Stroganovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Loiseau won't allow it.
Loiseau pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loiseau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stroganovic's brow.
Loiseau 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. Loiseau obliges.

Loiseau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Loiseau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stroganovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Stroganovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Loiseau.
Loiseau thows a huge punch but Stroganovic dodges it nicely.
Loiseau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stroganovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Stroganovic pushes Loiseau off looking to stand but Loiseau dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Loiseau is working for a submission of some sort.
Loiseau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loiseau throwing shots but Stroganovic is blocking nicely.
Stroganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Loiseau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loiseau is keen to just control but Stroganovic is a slippery customer.

Loiseau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroganovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loiseau throwing shots but Stroganovic is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic wants to control but Loiseau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loiseau thows a huge punch but Stroganovic dodges it nicely.
Loiseau prevents Stroganovic from improving his position.
Stroganovic is trying to stand back up but Loiseau is controlling him
Loiseau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loiseau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Loiseau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loiseau controlling the pace.
Loiseau passes the guard and advances to mount!

Stroganovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Loiseau.
A nice elbow there by Loiseau.
Stroganovic is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroganovic tries to hold on but Loiseau pushes him away.
Loiseau unloads with some shots from mount but Stroganovic bucks and avoids them well.
Stroganovic wants to hold on but Loiseau pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Loiseau cracks Stroganovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Stroganovic is rocked!
Loiseau drops a big elbow. That's hurt Stroganovic! More shots from Loiseau and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Loiseau!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Loiseau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hellio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Mohombi - Bumpy Ride. Hellio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Boys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chandler
vs
Hellio

162 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

215 cm
28
140 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Damnfield clothing
Untouchable Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hellio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellio takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Hellio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hellio takes one on the button.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Hellio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.

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

Hellio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hellio actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler wants to pass to mount but Hellio is defending the position.
Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hellio is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chandler decides to return to a standing position.
Hellio misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Hellio or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler which made him look bad.
Hellio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chandler takes a swing at Hellio's ribcage but misses.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Chandler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hellio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Hellio is letting Chandler control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellio can't do much from the bottom here.

Chandler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hellio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hellio can't do much from the bottom here.
Hellio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chandler is staying active.
Hellio is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellio is being controlled here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Hellio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hellio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chandler stuns Hellio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hellio moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Hellio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Chandler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hellio is trying to defend but Chandler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hellio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler is taking a breather. Hellio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hellio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Chandler.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Hellio.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hellio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Hellio misses the shot to the body.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellio.
Hellio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler lands with a hook. Hellio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hellio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Hellio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler connects with a right hand. Hellio shakes it off.
Chandler misses with a double jab.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hellio circles away quickly and effectively.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Hellio moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hellio.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Hellio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Hellio's head.
Hellio swinging wildly here.
Chandler swings for the body but Hellio moves out of range.
Hellio throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Hellio misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Hellio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler takes one to the chin there.
Chandler slips a jab from Hellio.
Chandler throws a combination that misses
and Hellio counters with a head kick.

Chandler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hellio wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Hellio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler passes to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler is putting a hurting on Hellio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chandler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hellio is trying to get back to half guard.
James Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hellio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Hellio's hands, connecting with Hellio's forehead.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Hellio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chandler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chandler controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with the ground and pound from mount.
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
Hellio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Chandler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hellio moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Hellio.

Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hellio is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Chandler wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hellio gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellio can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hellio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Chandler just wasn't active enough.
Hellio scores with a head kick.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Hellio. Hellio gets slowly back to his feet.
Hellio misses with a body shot.
James Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a hook
and Hellio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hellio takes one on the button.

Chandler gets the takedown into side control.
Dan Hellio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellio is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Hellio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hellio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler controls the position from side control.
Hellio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hellio for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Chandler just wasn't active enough.
Hellio avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hellio tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chandler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler prevents Hellio from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Chandler!
Our winner, James Chandler, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helio Cardozo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Povidlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Povidlo has chosen NSVL as his entrance music. Helio Cardozo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cardozo
vs
Povidlo

180 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helio Cardozo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrigo Povidlo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Povidlo shoots in and bounces Cardozo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cardozo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Povidlo!
Povidlo working to try and regain half guard.
Povidlo is squirming around, avoiding Cardozo's attempts to control the action.

Cardozo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Povidlo turns into him and now he's in Cardozo's guard.
Cardozo trying to control the position here.
Povidlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povidlo is in close to Cardozo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Povidlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Povidlo won't allow Cardozo to sweep him here.
Cardozo is working hard here to advance position.
Cardozo is pulling down on Povidlo's head. It's preventing any offense from Povidlo, at least for the moment.
Cardozo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Povidlo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Povidlo swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povidlo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Cardozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardozo.

Povidlo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cardozo quickly recovers to half guard.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
Povidlo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cardozo.
Cardozo trying to control but Povidlo postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Povidlo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardozo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Povidlo is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep. Povidlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Povidlo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Povidlo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cardozo is looking to improve his position.
Cardozo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cardozo trying to control here.
Povidlo wants to control but Cardozo is keeping him busy.
Cardozo is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Helio Cardozo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povidlo sprawls well. Povidlo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardozo gets slowly back to his feet.

Povidlo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cardozo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Povidlo is in Cardozo's guard.
Cardozo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Povidlo has passed into side control.
Cardozo defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Povidlo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardozo has escaped the position, nice work there.

Povidlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cardozo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardozo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Povidlo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cardozo wants to clinch but Povidlo slips to the side
and Povidlo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Cardozo scores with a takedown into Povidlo's guard.
Povidlo is trying to keep Cardozo in close.
Cardozo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Povidlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardozo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cardozo won't allow Povidlo to sweep him here.
Povidlo keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Helio Cardozo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Povidlo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardozo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povidlo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cardozo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Povidlo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Povidlo trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.

Cardozo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Povidlo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Povidlo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardozo working a defensive guard here.
Povidlo trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Povidlo!
Povidlo is squirming around, avoiding Cardozo's attempts to control the action.
Povidlo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Cardozo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Povidlo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Povidlo!
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!
Povidlo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo pulls Povidlo in close to his closed guard and prevents Povidlo from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povidlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Povidlo wants to stand but Cardozo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cardozo controls Povidlo momentarily but Povidlo frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Povidlo gets a double leg takedown into Cardozo's guard.
Cardozo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Povidlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cardozo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cardozo is working an open guard so Povidlo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Povidlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Povidlo passes into half guard.
Cardozo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cardozo is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardozo trying to control here.
Povidlo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cardozo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Povidlo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cardozo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cardozo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cardozo pulls Povidlo in to control the position.
Cardozo trying to control the position.
Cardozo has control of Povidlo's left arm, preventing Povidlo from doing any damage.
Cardozo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povidlo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Povidlo has control of Cardozo's left arm, preventing Cardozo from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Povidlo keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cardozo looking to sit in guard and control but Povidlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cardozo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povidlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cardozo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Povidlo is aware though and is defending well.
Cardozo wants to hit a switch here but Povidlo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cardozo there!
Cardozo is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo wants to control but Povidlo is having none of it.
Povidlo breaks from Cardozo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cardozo tries to hold on but Povidlo postures up.
Cardozo is squirming around, avoiding Povidlo's attempts to control the action.
Cardozo is trying to escape the mount.
Povidlo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cardozo?
Cardozo is looking to improve his position but Povidlo isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Povidlo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povidlo prevents Cardozo from getting the reversal.
Povidlo landing shots from mount.
Cardozo is trying desperately to improve position.
Povidlo working the ground and pound effectively.

Povidlo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cardozo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Povidlo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cardozo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Cardozo right now.
Cardozo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Povidlo struggling to keep hold of the position.
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!
Povidlo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cardozo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Povidlo is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cardozo. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Povidlo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardozo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Povidlo not allowing Cardozo to control his hands.
Povidlo connects with a big shot to the side of Cardozo's head.
Rodrigo Povidlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardozo tries to escape but Povidlo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Helio Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo turns into Povidlo and is now in his guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Povidlo!
A victorious Rodrigo Povidlo 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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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gus Solonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Solonik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Solonik
vs
Wilson

186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
22
183 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ONI ↑ 5x160Q

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gus Solonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Solonik.
Solonik fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
A jab from Solonik finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Solonik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Solonik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solonik thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Wilson catches Solonik napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Solonik to the canvas!

Solonik is rocked!
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!

Solonik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Solonik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Solonik.

Solonik working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solonik is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Solonik seems to have got his legs back now.

Solonik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solonik is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Solonik is working from the bottom.
Solonik trying to control but Wilson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Solonik is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solonik tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Solonik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solonik is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson breaks from Solonik's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Solonik can't escape the position.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Solonik is squirming around nicely.
Solonik is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solonik is looking to escape.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Solonik looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilson lands a big elbow - Solonik is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Solonik is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George Wilson!
George Wilson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « ONI ↑ 5x160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clementin Mathieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tarzan
vs
Mathieux

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clementin Mathieux!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathieux misses with a low kick.
Tarzan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mathieux counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathieux.
Lithe Tarzan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarzan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarzan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mathieux.
Tarzan with a poor takedown
and Mathieux counters with a head kick.
Tarzan tries for a takedown but Mathieux circles away easily
and Mathieux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lithe Tarzan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mathieux lands with a nice combination. Tarzan backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Lithe Tarzan has been cut.
Mathieux connects with a right hand. Tarzan shakes it off.
Tarzan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tarzan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mathieux counter with a right hand.
Mathieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarzan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Tarzan is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieux cracks Tarzan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tarzan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mathieux pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tarzan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clementin Mathieux!
Clementin Mathieux gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Anarchy in the UK - Sex Pistols as his entrance music. 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!

Stan
vs
Smith

200 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

177 cm
29
200 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darius Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stan showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stan pulls his head out easily.
Stan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stan thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Stan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stan.
Smith has hold of Stan's hands but Stan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan controlling the action here.
Stan working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stan working Smith over with strikes.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stan.
Stan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Smith is rocked!
Stan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Stan finish him?
Stan lands a big elbow - Smith is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Stan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Stan!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Stan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaly Kwidama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies - You're Going Down. Kwidama has chosen TRIBAL SEEDS- LOVE PSALM as his entrance music. Chaly Kwidama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gracie
vs
Kwidama

191 cm
29
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
29
195 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Gear
Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering)

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaly Kwidama!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwidama counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Kwidama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwidama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kwidama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwidama lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie 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!
Kwidama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwidama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Kwidama connects with a high kick.

It looks like Xavier Gracie has been cut.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kwidama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kwidama scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwidama. That one must have hurt.
Kwidama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwidama lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Kwidama takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gracie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie drops his hands for a split second and Kwidama immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gracie face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kwidama follows up with a right hand that knocks Gracie into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaly Kwidama! Chaly Kwidama retains his middleweight title!
Chaly Kwidama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ganja's Warehouse (95% Laundering) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Davinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davinchi
vs
Dogu

180 cm
29
168 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Davinchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davinchi misses with a low kick.
Davinchi throws a low kick, looking for Dogu's leg but Dogu calmly moves out of range.
Dogu's corner calls for a 1-2. Dogu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dogu lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davinchi.
Dogu swings for the body but Davinchi moves out of range.
Davinchi throws a leg kick but Dogu checks it.
Orkan Dogu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davinchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dogu's calf.
Davinchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davinchi moves away.
Davinchi throws a right hand that misses
and Dogu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dogu blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dogu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dogu is looking to take a break and control but Davinchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davinchi is looking for a sweep.
Dogu trying to control the action but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Davinchi dodges the ground and pound from Dogu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu trying to control the action but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Dogu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davinchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davinchi is trying to improve his position.
Davinchi parries the strikes from Dogu easily there. Dogu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davinchi to escape.
Dogu lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dogu misses with the ground and pound.
Davinchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davinchi wants to control but Dogu postures up.
Davinchi is looking to reverse the position.
Dogu throws a strike aimed at the side of Davinchi's head but Davinchi avoids it well.
Dogu misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davinchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davinchi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dogu throws an elbow but Davinchi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dogu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davinchi to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogu wants to take a breather but Davinchi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dogu.
Dogu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dogu misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu misses with a hook. Davinchi ducked under it nicely.
Dogu misses with an uppercut. Davinchi saw that one coming.
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davinchi throws out a leg kick but Dogu moves out of range and Davinchi only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dogu is defended easily by Davinchi.
Davinchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davinchi sprawls well. Davinchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dogu gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonardo Davinchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orkan Dogu.
Davinchi throws the kick towards the body but Dogu avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davinchi misses with a body shot.
Davinchi misses with a low kick.
Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dogu gets a takedown into half guard.
Dogu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu stalling.
Dogu slips a nice elbow through Davinchi's hands, connecting with Davinchi's forehead.
Davinchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dogu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dogu's back!
Orkan Dogu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dogu can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu turns into Davinchi and is now in his guard.
Davinchi controlling the position.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Davinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi trying to control the position.
Dogu pushing down on Davinchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dogu trying to control from Davinchi's half guard. Davinchi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dogu postures up in Davinchi's guard and throws a big left but Davinchi blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dogu is fighting to break Davinchi's control of his arms but Davinchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dogu trying to control but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Dogu throwing strikes from guard but Davinchi blocks nicely.
Dogu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davinchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orkan Dogu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dogu lands an overhand right.
Dogu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davinchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dogu cracks a nice hook into Davinchi's ribs.
A head kick misses from Davinchi.
Dogu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dogu.
Davinchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davinchi throws a leg kick but Dogu sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davinchi misses with a low kick.
Davinchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davinchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davinchi avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Dogu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davinchi scores with a hook.
Davinchi scores with a leg kick.
Dogu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davinchi at a distance.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Davinchi ducks down to avoid it.
Davinchi misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davinchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davinchi throws a leg kick but Dogu checks it.
Davinchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davinchi takes a swing at Dogu's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Dogu.
Dogu avoids the head kick by Davinchi.
Good work by Dogu as he checks the leg kick.
Davinchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Davinchi lands but Dogu takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogu avoids the head kick by Davinchi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davinchi moves away.
Leonardo Davinchi is winning the standup battle so far.

Davinchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dogu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Davinchi keeps moving.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dogu trying to control but Davinchi is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dogu is pushing down on Davinchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davinchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dogu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davinchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dogu.
Ground and pound from Dogu.
Dogu thows a huge punch but Davinchi dodges it 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!
Dogu slips a nice elbow through Davinchi's hands, connecting with Davinchi's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dogu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davinchi defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dogu checks a low kick from Davinchi.
Dogu missing with a left hand there. Davinchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davinchi defending well as Dogu loads up on a big left hand.
Davinchi looks to land a body kick but Dogu moved away.
Dogu checks the leg kick.
Davinchi tries to score with a low kick but Dogu moves his leg out of the way.
Dogu shoots in looking for a takedown. Davinchi tries to sprawl out of it but Dogu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davinchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davinchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dogu's corner calls for a 1-2. Dogu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davinchi scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davinchi.
Davinchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davinchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Davinchi tries to score with a low kick but Dogu moves his leg out of the way.
Dogu lands a jab to the nose.

Dogu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dogu is trying to control the action in half guard but Davinchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dogu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dogu thows a huge punch but Davinchi dodges it nicely.
Dogu moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dogu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davinchi to see if he's OK.
Dogu cracks Davinchi with a big right hand but Davinchi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davinchi keeps working.
Dogu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dogu happy to just control the position for now.
Dogu trying to control the action but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Dogu crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dogu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Dogu.
Dogu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Davinchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dogu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davinchi is avoiding damage well.
Davinchi dodges the ground and pound from Dogu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orkan Dogu dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Davinchi wants to slow Dogu down by chopping away at his legs.
Davinchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Davinchi throws a low kick but Dogu moves out of range easily.
Dogu loads up on a big right hand but Davinchi slips the punch.
Dogu throws a looping overhand right but Davinchi ducks down to avoid it.
Davinchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dogu is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dogu.
Dogu throws a hook but Davinchi blocks it.
Davinchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu cracks Davinchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dogu throws a body punch but Davinchi moves out of range.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Davinchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogu moves out of range of the leg kick from Davinchi.
Dogu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Dogu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dogu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dogu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonardo Davinchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davinchi has momentary wrist control but Dogu slips an elbow through the middle.
Davinchi keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully.
Davinchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dogu.
Davinchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davinchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dogu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Dogu trying to control but Davinchi is working from the bottom.
Dogu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Davinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Orkan Dogu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davinchi throws a leg kick but Dogu checks it.
Dogu lands with a good body shot.
Dogu scores with a hook to the body. Davinchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Dogu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davinchi taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Dogu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davinchi is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orkan Dogu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dogu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orkan Dogu!
Orkan Dogu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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