WarZone 23: Silent Killers PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cold
vs
Shepard

185 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

GREEN!

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cold thows a leg kick but Shepard checks it
and Shepard counters with a leg kick.
Cold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shepard loads up on a big right hand but Cold slips the punch.
Cold scores with a jab to the body.
Cold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shepard counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Cold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shepard with a hook.
Cold lands with a nice combination. Shepard backs away looking to recover.
Cold lands a nice hook to Shepard's body. Shepard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cold swinging wildly here.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Cold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cold lands with a cross.

Shepard is rocked!
Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shepard looks winded!
A punch combination from Cold misses.
Shepard seems to have recovered his senses.
Shepard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard blocks a low kick nicely.
Cold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shepard throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Cold lands with a good body shot.
Blake Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shepard motions for Cold to come forward. Shepard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cold plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Shepard swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Shepard face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noah Cold!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Cold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Quincy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Quincy Adams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Quincy Adams
vs
Sir

205 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Quincy Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Sir!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir wants to clinch but Quincy Adams slips to the side
and Quincy Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quincy Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Sir.
Quincy Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sir tries to clinch up.

Quincy Adams gets tackled into the cage by Sir. Sir maintains the clinch.
Quincy Adams is trying to push Sir away but Sir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Quincy Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sir tries to clinch but Quincy Adams moves out of range.
Quincy Adams throws a body punch but Sir moves out of range.
Sir tries to clinch up
and Quincy Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Sir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Quincy Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir is looking to take a break and control but Quincy Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sir passes to side control.
Sir working away.

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

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

Sir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quincy Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quincy Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sir on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sir tries for a kimura but Quincy Adams is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sir is working to tighten is grip on Quincy Adams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Quincy Adams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sir is really squeezing tight and eventually Quincy Adams passes out! Sir breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robin Sir!

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Asce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Dionysus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manu Asce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Asce
vs
Dionysus

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Asce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Dionysus!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dionysus tries to clinch but Asce is having none of it.

Asce gets tackled into the cage by Dionysus. Dionysus maintains the clinch.
Asce wants to break free but Dionysus has control.
Dionysus lands a shot to the body.
Dionysus slows down the pace here.
Dionysus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dionysus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asce backwards.
Dionysus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asce backwards.
Dionysus lands a nice uppercut.
Dionysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asce lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dionysus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dionysus.
A short left from Dionysus.
Nice body punch from Dionysus - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Dionysus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dionysus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asce backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionysus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asce or not.
Dionysus controlling the action here for a moment.
Dionysus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dionysus lands with a right to the head.
Dionysus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asce backwards.
Asce can't break the clinch.
Asce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dionysus working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Dionysus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dionysus closes the distance and pushes Asce back into the cage.
Dionysus controlling the action here for a moment.
Dionysus gets through Asce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Asce is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dionysus.
Oh Asce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Dionysus.
Asce seems to have got his legs back now.

Dionysus breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dionysus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dionysus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asce.
Dionysus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dionysus tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Dionysus. No joy for Asce on that attempt.
Dionysus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Asce gets tackled into the cage by Dionysus. Dionysus maintains the clinch.
Dionysus lands an uppercut.
Asce jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dionysus walks away with a smile on his face. Asce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vinny Dionysus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asce misses with the combination.
Asce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dionysus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Asce. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dionysus moves into range and clinches up with Asce.
Dionysus lands with a short shot to the head.
Asce tries to score a body lock takedown but Dionysus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Dionysus rushes Asce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dionysus lands with a right to the head.
Dionysus lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Dionysus breaks from the clinch.

Asce has Dionysus up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Asce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dionysus lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionysus lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dionysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dionysus lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Asce out cold! Asce is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinny Dionysus!

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RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Richard 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!

De Silva
vs
Richard

187 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Richard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Richard feints and as De Silva raises his hands in defense, Richard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Richard drops back looking for a leg! De Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Silva manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into De Silva's guard.

Richard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richard, into his guard.

Richard pushes a forearm under De Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Richard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Richard waved his t-shirt featuring Dragon's logo in front of the cameras.

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RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Haugen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haugen has chosen Blood Rave ! as his entrance music. Einar Haugen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hua
vs
Haugen

162 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einar Haugen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haugen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hua pinned against the cage. Hua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hua goes for a double leg but Haugen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haugen continues to drive forward.
Haugen misses with a knee strike.

Hua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Haugen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hua's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haugen wants to control but Hua is keeping him busy.
Haugen prevents Hua from improving his position.

Haugen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hua tries to clinch up.

Hua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haugen is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Haugen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Haugen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Haugen is trying to control Hua's posture but Hua avoids it.
Hua tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Haugen tries to bench press Hua off him but Hua keeps the position.
Haugen is letting Hua control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Haugen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haugen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hua tries to stand but Haugen is controlling his head.
Haugen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hua is trying to get an arm triangle but Haugen is defending well.
Hua is looking to take a break and control but Haugen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haugen manages to get back to half guard.
Haugen is looking to improve his position.
Haugen manages to get to full guard.
Haugen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haugen pulls Hua in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua tries to free his leg and advance position but Haugen is retaining full guard.
Hua tries to stand but Haugen is controlling from the bottom.
Hua trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Haugen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Einar Haugen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hua fails with the takedown
and Hua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hua is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haugen tries to clinch up.

Haugen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haugen moves into range and clinches up with Hua.
Hua keeps control of Haugen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Haugen breaks from the clinch.
Haugen wants to clinch but Hua slips to the side

and Hua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hua.
Haugen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haugen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hua manages to get himself to full guard.
Hua wants to stand but Haugen is controlling the position.
Haugen controlling from the top position.
Hua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haugen is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haugen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hua's guard.
Haugen postures up.
Haugen stays in close to Hua's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Haugen stands up and waves to Hua to follow him.

Haugen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haugen managing to block the knees to the body from Hua.
A short uppercut from Haugen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hua tries to score a body lock takedown but Haugen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haugen blocks it with crossed arms.

Haugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haugen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hua circles away.
Haugen throws a series of strikes that have Hua backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haugen.

Haugen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Haugen decides to stand back up. Haugen steps back and let's Hua get back to his feet.
Haugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haugen throws a series of punches but Hua moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haugen gets a clinch.

Haugen pulls Hua into guard.
Haugen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haugen wants to stand but Hua is controlling the position.
Haugen working a defensive guard here.
Haugen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hua postures up in Haugen's guard and throws a big left but Haugen blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haugen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hua trying to control the position from guard on top but Haugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Hua.
A punch lands to the side of Hua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Haugen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Haugen tries to clinch but Hua is having none of it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Haugen enables Hua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haugen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haugen is proving hard to escape from.

Haugen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haugen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Haugen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hua fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haugen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haugen tries to clinch but Hua is having none of it.
Haugen slips a straight right by Hua.
Haugen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haugen cracks Hua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haugen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haugen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hua fails with the takedown

and Haugen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hua's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haugen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haugen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hua is proving hard to escape from.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haugen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hua is trying to keep Haugen in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haugen is looking to clinch but Hua is avoiding it.
Hua fails with an attempt to clinch.

Haugen rushes Hua and presses him up against the cage.
Hua tries to circle away but Haugen has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haugen after a bit of a struggle.
Haugen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haugen.
Hua is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haugen to keep the fight standing.

Haugen manages to break the clinch.
Haugen is looking to clinch but Hua is avoiding it.
Hua dives in and grabs Haugen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haugen pushes down on Hua's head and hops out.

Haugen moves into range and clinches up with Hua.

Haugen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haugen manages to end up in side control.
Hua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haugen controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haugen decides to stand back up.
Haugen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Haugen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haugen lands in his opponent's guard.
Hua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hua tries to get out of the position.
Haugen stopping the sweep attempt from Hua.
Haugen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Haugen!
A determined Einar Haugen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Der Ley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Ley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maximov
vs
Der Ley

182 cm
19
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Ley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maximov moves into the clinch.
Maximov working hard to break the clinch.
Der Ley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Der Ley's head.
Der Ley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Der Ley goes for a takedown attempt but Maximov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drago Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Ley.
Der Ley shoots in but Maximov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Der Ley looks for a takedown but Maximov sprawls well.

Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Maximov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Der Ley is trying to break the clinch but Maximov is controlling him.
Maximov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Ley wants to break free but Maximov has control.
Come on Maximov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maximov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maximov lands a hook that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
Der Ley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Der Ley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximov sprawls well. Maximov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Der Ley gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximov jabs Der Ley right on the nose. Der Ley blinks but takes it well.
Maximov closes the distance looking to clinch

so Der Ley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Der Ley won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
Der Ley wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
Der Ley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Der Ley looking to pass the guard.
Der Ley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov wants to stand up but Der Ley is controlling him.
Maximov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximov tries to get out of the position.
Maximov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Der Ley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Der Ley is controlling him.
Der Ley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maximov looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximov, not yet.
Der Ley trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Der Ley is controlling him.
Der Ley stopping the sweep attempt from Maximov.
Der Ley's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Der Ley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Der Ley passes into half guard.
Maximov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maximov is staying active underneath Der Ley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximov is pressing down on Der Ley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov wants to sweep here but Der Ley controlling him for the moment.
Der Ley won't allow Maximov to get back to his feet.
Maximov working a defensive guard here.
Der Ley prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Der Ley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Der Ley is controlling him.
Maximov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov gets through Der Ley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Der Ley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Maximov.
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximov lands a right hand.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Der Ley tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Maximov.
Der Ley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Drago Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Ley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximov.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Der Ley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Ley tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Der Ley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Der Ley tries to stall but Maximov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Der Ley blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drago Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Der Ley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Der Ley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximov moves to clinch but Der Ley breaks away
and Der Ley counters with a two punch combo.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Der Ley blocks a head kick by Maximov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Ley takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Der Ley looking for a takedown.
Der Ley is working for takedown but Maximov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Maximov.
Der Ley looking for a takedown.

Der Ley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maximov regains guard immediately.
Der Ley is breathing heavily.
Maximov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Der Ley's guard.
Maximov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Der Ley is proving hard to escape from.
Der Ley pulls Maximov in to control the position.
Van Der Ley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Der Ley looking to control.
Der Ley wants to sweep here but Maximov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov wants to get up but he can't break Der Ley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Der Ley is pulling down on Maximov's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Van Der Ley.
Maximov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximov connects with a nice looking jab.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov tries to clinch but Der Ley moves away

and Der Ley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maximov's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov trying to control the position here.
Maximov wants to stand but Der Ley is controlling the position.
Der Ley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Der Ley trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.

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

Maximov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximov gets underhooks to prevent Der Ley's takedown attempt.

Der Ley breaks the clinch.
Der Ley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drago Maximov is winning the standup battle so far.

Maximov gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Der Ley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Der Ley blocks an uppercut.
Der Ley tries to circle away but Maximov has him pinned against the cage.
Der Ley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximov after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drago Maximov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Maximov clinches.
Der Ley wants a takedown.
Maximov lands with a left to the head.
Maximov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Der Ley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Der Ley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drago Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Ley.
Der Ley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximov but Maximov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximov with a jab.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Der Ley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Der Ley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Der Ley goes for a double leg but Maximov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximov continues to drive forward.
Der Ley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximov tries to stall but Der Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Der Ley has Maximov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximov is pressed up against the cage. Der Ley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximov down to the mat. Maximov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Der Ley blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Der Ley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximov defends it nicely.

Maximov darts in and clinches Der Ley up against the cage.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Der Ley.
Maximov misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov tries to land knees in the clinch but Der Ley avoids the damage to the body.
Maximov digs a right hand underneath Der Ley's ribcage. Der Ley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Der Ley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximov takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Maximov lands a body punch.
Maximov gets through Der Ley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Maximov prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maximov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.

Der Ley is rocked!
Maximov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Der Ley is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximov finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Der Ley.
Der Ley seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Der Ley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov misses with an elbow strike.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Der Ley.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Der Ley.
Maximov tries to work over Der Ley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Der Ley is keeping busy.
Der Ley is looking for a takedown.
Maximov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Der Ley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Der Ley has clasped his hands together around Maximov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet but Der Ley drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov is looking for a sweep.
Der Ley working the ground and pound but Maximov is defending the strikes.
Der Ley trying to control the position but Maximov is working away.
An elbow from Der Ley crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Ley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximov is pushing Der Ley's head away, looking to escape. Der Ley manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Manibusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telly Savalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Manibusan
vs
Savalas

190 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Manibusan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Telly Savalas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savalas tries for a takedown but Manibusan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savalas throws a combination that misses
and Manibusan counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Manibusan.
Manibusan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savalas was well out of range. Poor timing from Manibusan.
Savalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Manibusan instigates a clinch.

Manibusan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manibusan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Savalas with that takedown attempt.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savalas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telly Savalas.
Savalas closes the distance and clinches up with Manibusan, looking for a takedown. Savalas pushes Manibusan against the cage but Manibusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savalas closes the distance and clinches up with Manibusan, looking for a takedown. Savalas pushes Manibusan against the cage but Manibusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manibusan misses with a wild combination.
Savalas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savalas misses with a wild body shot.
Savalas shoots for a takedown but Manibusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savalas shoots in and drives through. Manibusan sprawls well.
Manibusan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savalas.
Savalas looks winded!

Manibusan rushes Savalas and presses him up against the cage.

Manibusan manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manibusan.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
Manibusan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Savalas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Savalas tries to keep at a distance but Manibusan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Manibusan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan blocks a jab.
Manibusan wants to clinch.
Savalas swinging wildly here.

Manibusan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manibusan stops a takedown attempt from Savalas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Manibusan breaks the clinch.
Savalas fails to land the takedown.
Savalas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manibusan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryan Manibusan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manibusan fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown. Manibusan tries to sprawl out of it but Savalas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manibusan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Savalas. Those never looked like landing.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savalas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Manibusan rushes Savalas and presses him up against the cage.

Manibusan manages to break the clinch.
Savalas fails with the takedown.
Manibusan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savalas misses with a takedown attempt - Manibusan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manibusan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savalas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manibusan lands a nice looking body shot.
Savalas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan tries to clinch but Savalas moves out of range.
Manibusan leaves Savalas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Manibusan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manibusan.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Manibusan breaks the clinch.
Manibusan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savalas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savalas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savalas keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savalas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manibusan circles away.
Savalas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manibusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savalas somewhat.
Manibusan lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Manibusan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Savalas goes for a double leg but Manibusan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manibusan continues to drive forward.

Manibusan manages to break the clinch.
Telly Savalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manibusan slips a jab and a cross from Savalas.
Manibusan moves out of range of the strikes.
Manibusan slaps away a takedown attempt from Savalas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown. Manibusan tries to sprawl out of it but Savalas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manibusan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telly Savalas.
Savalas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manibusan sprawls well. Manibusan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savalas gets slowly back to his feet.
Manibusan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savalas shoots for a takedown but Manibusan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savalas scores with a one two! Manibusan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Manibusan moves into range and clinches up with Savalas.
Savalas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manibusan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savalas.
Savalas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manibusan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savalas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manibusan counters with a nice body shot.
Bryan Manibusan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manibusan lands with an uppercut that bounces Savalas off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Manibusan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manibusan misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Savalas misses.

Savalas gets tackled into the cage by Manibusan. Manibusan maintains the clinch.

Manibusan breaks from the clinch.
Savalas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manibusan leaves Savalas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manibusan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savalas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savalas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Manibusan.
Savalas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manibusan as he avoids it easily.

Manibusan clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Manibusan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savalas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manibusan tries to avoid it but Savalas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manibusan to the ground. Manibusan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manibusan is looking to clinch but Savalas is avoiding it.
Manibusan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savalas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Manibusan moves into the clinch.

Manibusan manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savalas fails to land the takedown.
Savalas has his takedown stuffed
and Manibusan counters with a nice body shot.

Manibusan rushes Savalas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Manibusan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manibusan throws a right hand that Savalas ducks under and follows up with a left that Savalas also avoids with ease.
Savalas misses with a double jab.
Savalas misses the jab.
Manibusan cracks a nice hook into Savalas's ribs.
Savalas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savalas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manibusan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savalas fails to land the takedown.
Savalas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Manibusan manages to break the clinch.
Savalas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Savalas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manibusan's waist but Manibusan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savalas off to one side.
Nice cross by Manibusan.
Manibusan takes a swing at Savalas's ribcage but misses.
Savalas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manibusan's waist but Manibusan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savalas off to one side.
Manibusan digs a good hook to Savalas's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Manibusan gets a clinch.

Manibusan breaks from the clinch.
Savalas walks into a left hand.
Savalas misses with a combination
and Manibusan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Manibusan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Savalas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Manibusan closes the distance and clinches.

Manibusan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savalas is defended easily by Manibusan.
Manibusan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manibusan looks to land a combination but Savalas avoids it well.
Manibusan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savalas has a takedown stuffed.
Savalas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manibusan.
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Savalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manibusan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savalas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savalas fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telly Savalas.
Savalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Savalas misses with a double jab
and Manibusan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manibusan misses with a two punch combination.
Manibusan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manibusan is looking to wear down Savalas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manibusan scores with a one two! Savalas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Savalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savalas closes the distance and clinches up with Manibusan, looking for a takedown. Savalas pushes Manibusan against the cage but Manibusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savalas walks into a stiff left hand from Manibusan.
A combination from Manibusan does no damage.
Manibusan scores with a hook to the body. Savalas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manibusan throws a series of punches but Savalas avoids them all with ease.
Savalas misses with a two punch combination.
Manibusan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manibusan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savalas back to the cage. Manibusan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Manibusan clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savalas tries to break the clinch but Manibusan is controlling the position.

Manibusan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Savalas or perhaps it was just good defense by Manibusan which made him look bad.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
Savalas throws a right hand that Manibusan ducks under and follows up with a left that Manibusan also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savalas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Manibusan rushes Savalas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Manibusan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manibusan lands a two punch combo.
Manibusan misses with a double jab.
Savalas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manibusan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Savalas.
Savalas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Manibusan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Savalas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manibusan. Savalas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Manibusan.
Savalas throws a series of punches but Manibusan avoids them all with ease.
Manibusan wants to clinch.
Savalas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savalas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manibusan counters with a nice body shot.
Savalas shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savalas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan Manibusan is winning the standup battle so far.
Manibusan throws a right hand that Savalas ducks under and follows up with a left that Savalas also avoids with ease.

Manibusan has closed the distance and engaged Savalas in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Manibusan breaks from the clinch.
Telly Savalas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Savalas with that takedown attempt.
Savalas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Manibusan gets a clinch.

Manibusan breaks the clinch.
Manibusan works Savalas's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Savalas does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Manibusan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manibusan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

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