AFLC 66: Orton Vs Manhoef PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Roosmalen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dela Cruz
vs
Roosmalen

187 cm
36
199 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

185 cm
35
200 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots and misses

and Roosmalen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dela Cruz won't be happy with that.
Roosmalen scores with punches from side control.
Dela Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roosmalen.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roosmalen's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roosmalen is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roosmalen stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
Roosmalen forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roosmalen works his way into full mount!
Dela Cruz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Roosmalen is having none of it.
Roosmalen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dela Cruz hang on?
Dela Cruz wants to hold on but Roosmalen pushes him away.
Roosmalen lands a big elbow.
Dela Cruz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roosmalen looking for a sweep. Not yet Roosmalen, not yet.
Dela Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roosmalen is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Roosmalen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but Roosmalen is working away.
Roosmalen seems a little lost for a moment, as Dela Cruz dominates the positioning.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roosmalen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Roosmalen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Roosmalen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz swings around for an armbar but Roosmalen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dela Cruz's guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roosmalen defends well.
Dela Cruz has his hands on Roosmalen's head, controlling the position.

Dela Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roosmalen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Dela Cruz!
An out of breath Shane Dela Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lombard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2 Chainz feat. Wiz Khalifa - We Own It . Hector Lombard had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Hector Lombard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lombard
vs
Sakuragi

176 cm
28
195 lbs
14 - 15 - 1

190 cm
35
194 lbs
14 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sakuragi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakuragi.

It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
Lombard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lombard stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.

Sakuragi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sakuragi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakuragi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lombard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sakuragi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakuragi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombard defending well though.
Sakuragi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuragi thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi throwing shots but Lombard is blocking nicely.
Lombard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sakuragi scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard won't allow Sakuragi to pass to mount.
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lombard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuragi stops Lombard from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lombard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuragi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuragi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lombard trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Sakuragi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lombard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakuragi is nestled in close to Lombard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuragi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to escape.
Sakuragi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuragi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuragi is nestled in close to Lombard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakuragi throwing shots but Lombard is blocking nicely.
Sakuragi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuragi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuragi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombard's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuragi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sakuragi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakuragi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombard's head.
Lombard tries to kick Sakuragi off but Sakuragi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakuragi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombard defending well though.
Sakuragi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombard tries to get to full guard but Sakuragi has control of the leg.
Lombard pushes Sakuragi off looking to stand but Sakuragi dives back in and keeps control.
Sakuragi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombard defending well though.
Sakuragi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakuragi throwing shots but Lombard is blocking nicely.
Sakuragi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lombard is trying to stand back up but Sakuragi is controlling him
Sakuragi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lombard won't allow Sakuragi to pass to mount.
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuragi.
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuragi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuragi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lombard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi is nestled in close to Lombard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Lombard is rocked!
Sakuragi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh Lombard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuragi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sakuragi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lombard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sakuragi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lombard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sakuragi! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanamichi Sakuragi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park- The catalyst. Arnold Vegh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vegh
vs
Brown

190 cm
31
239 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

205 cm
27
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Vegh ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vegh can't get the takedown.
Vegh is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.

Brown breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown digs a right hand into Vegh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegh's gas tank.
Brown is leaning against Vegh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vegh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Brown pushes Vegh back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vegh is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegh or not.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Brown has managed to clinch.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegh circles away.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegh.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vegh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vegh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegh off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brown has Vegh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brown.

Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegh shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Vegh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Vegh throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Vegh closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Vegh pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vegh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Vegh. Vegh gets slowly back to his feet.
Vegh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vegh rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegh circles away.
Vegh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Vegh ends up having to push Brown into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brown is leaning against Vegh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Vegh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown wants to clinch up but Vegh keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Vegh with an open hand slap.

Brown gets a clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown wants to clinch.
Vegh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegh at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegh. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vegh's head.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Vegh backs away looking to recover.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vegh shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Brown 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.

Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Vegh misses.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Vegh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vegh backwards.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Vegh is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arnold Vegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Vegh should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Vegh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeAndre Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Vegh keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown lands the left hand.
Vegh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vegh is defended easily by Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegh doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Vegh avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown tries to bum rush Vegh with a series of wild strikes but Vegh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegh shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to clinch but Vegh is having none of it.
Arnold Vegh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown avoids the body shot from Vegh.
Vegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Vegh swinging wildly here.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vegh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vegh throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vegh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegh fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegh digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegh.
Vegh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Vegh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Vegh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Vegh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vegh takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vegh. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegh is just out of range.
Vegh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vegh shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vegh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

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

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vegh, pushing him back against the ropes.
Brown lands a shot to the body.

Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vegh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vegh has time to react.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vegh. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vegh misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown lands a jab to Vegh's midsection.
DeAndre Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Vegh seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vegh misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown lands a two punch combo.
Vegh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegh wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Vegh is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegh wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a left hand.
Vegh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vegh is looking for a takedown.
Vegh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is working Vegh over against the ropes.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.

Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegh backwards.

Vegh is rocked!
DeAndre Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vegh can't get the takedown.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vegh tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegh backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown gets through Vegh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vegh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vegh can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Brown to work.

Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown leaves Vegh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Vegh's head.
Vegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegh was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegh is just out of range.
Brown scores with a one two! Vegh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vegh misses with a wild body shot.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vegh has time to react.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Vegh walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Vegh ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegh also avoids with ease.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegh.
Brown throws a series of punches but Vegh moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vegh under the eye.
Vegh throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Vegh dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Vegh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Vegh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegh lands in his opponent's guard.
Vegh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vegh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Brown really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Vegh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vegh.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown tries to clinch but Vegh is having none of it.
Vegh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Vegh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Brown tries to sprawl but Vegh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vegh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vegh.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegh.
Vegh postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegh throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vegh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vegh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegh manages to get himself to full guard.
Vegh keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Vegh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegh trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arnold Vegh.

Brown closes the distance and pushes Vegh back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Vegh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the ropes.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Vegh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegh goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Vegh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Vegh darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Vegh into the ropes.
Vegh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vegh takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Vegh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Vegh looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vegh takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegh is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown has Vegh pushed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Vegh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vegh.
A short right from Brown.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Vegh's ribcage. Vegh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAndre Brown dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vegh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Vegh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
No luck for Vegh with that takedown attempt.
Vegh looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Vegh slips a straight right by Brown.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Vegh shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vegh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Vegh misses with a body shot

and Brown counters by clinching up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Vegh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vegh.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing.
Vegh lands a couple of elbows.
Vegh throwing strikes but missing.
Vegh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Vegh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegh preventing the sweep.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vegh throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arnold Vegh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegh with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegh connects with a couple of short punches.
Vegh throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegh lands a couple of digs.
Vegh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegh with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vegh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vegh postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
DeAndre Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Vegh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Brown!
DeAndre Brown is the new heavyweight champion!
DeAndre Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Arnold Vegh spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, that's my belt!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ..Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Muniek Ziomek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Ziomek

181 cm
32
182 lbs
19 - 24 - 1

180 cm
35
200 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Muniek Ziomek!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziomek tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ziomek tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Ziomek is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziomek is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziomek avoid being mounted?

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is keen to just control but Ziomek is a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Ziomek is defending the position.
Ziomek is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ziomek working a defensive guard here.
Ziomek keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziomek has his takedown stuffed

and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to drag Ziomek to the mat but Ziomek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Gracie breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ziomek is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Ziomek circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziomek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ziomek on his heels. He'll look to pass Ziomek's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ziomek.
Ziomek is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Ziomek blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziomek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to stand but Ziomek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziomek holds on and takes a little breather.
Ziomek keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Muniek Ziomek has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ziomek in a clinch.
Ziomek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gracie has Ziomek pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ziomek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie tightens his grip and picks Ziomek up, before dumping him to the ground. Ziomek manages to land in guard.
Ziomek keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.

Ziomek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziomek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ziomek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Ziomek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.

Gracie rushes Ziomek and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Gracie is trying to trip Ziomek. He has hold of a leg but Ziomek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gracie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ziomek keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Ziomek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ziomek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matt Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ziomek tries to pass.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziomek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ziomek trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Ziomek stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek advances to half guard.
Ziomek is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Ziomek worked for a kimura.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ziomek from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziomek is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek advances to half guard.
Ziomek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.

Ziomek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziomek.
Ziomek wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ziomek pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ziomek passes into half guard.
Ziomek blocks the strikes from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ziomek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is in trouble now - Ziomek has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Muniek Ziomek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ziomek gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziomek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziomek is on top in guard.
Ziomek slips nicely into half guard.
Ziomek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ziomek wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
Ziomek frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ziomek takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ziomek won't let Gracie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Ziomek stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziomek avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziomek.
Gracie feints a jab promting Ziomek to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ziomek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziomek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ziomek is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the ropes.

Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Ziomek shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muniek Ziomek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ziomek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ziomek is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ziomek's guard.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Ziomek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Ziomek passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ziomek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziomek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ziomek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
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.

Ziomek swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Ziomek's guard. A big mistake from Ziomek there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muniek Ziomek.
I think Ziomek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Muniek Ziomek!
Muniek Ziomek tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the ring accompanied by Another Victory. Jake Roberts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Lawson's chin.

Lawson
vs
Roberts

190 cm
28
190 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

180 cm
30
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Lawson misses with a body punch.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Lawson trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawson into the ropes.
Lawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawson slowing the pace effectively.
Lawson tries to break free but Roberts pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lawson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Novae in the buildup to the fight.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Eric Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a thumping low kick.
Lawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Lawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roberts is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lawson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawson. Roberts shrugs it off though.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Roberts misses with a takedown

and Lawson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Lawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Lawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Roberts shrugs it off.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawson's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roberts stops Lawson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Lawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawson scores with a three punch combo!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Lawson lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawson. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Lawson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lawson.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson counters with a two punch combo.
Eric Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eric Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawson.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Roberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lawson.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawson scores with a leg kick.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a nice body shot.
Lawson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a shot to the body.

Lawson drops Roberts with a right and a left! Lawson comes rushing in but Roberts regains his composure and manages to keep Lawson in guard.

Roberts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Eric Lawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lawson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Roberts!
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawson tries to stand and escape but Roberts is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Roberts shoots in and bounces Lawson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawson wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawson, 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 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Claude Patrick had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Claude Patrick
vs
Smith

184 cm
22
197 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

178 cm
29
196 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Patrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patrick slips a jab from Smith.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Patrick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Patrick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patrick scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tests Patrick's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jean Claude Patrick has been cut.
A big left from Smith misses.
Patrick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips under a jab from Patrick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patrick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patrick cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.

Smith is rocked!
Patrick thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Patrick finish him?
Patrick fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Smith out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jean Claude Patrick!
Jean Claude Patrick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Valanciunas
vs
Lee

192 cm
25
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valanciunas has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Valanciunas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valanciunas can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.

Valanciunas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valanciunas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee thows a body kick. Valanciunas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valanciunas misses with a head kick.
Valanciunas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Valanciunas misses with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a hook but Valanciunas avoids it easily.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.

Valanciunas has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valanciunas tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Valanciunas back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Valanciunas is controlling him.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valanciunas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Valanciunas lands a shoulder strike.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.

Valanciunas breaks from the clinch.
Valanciunas is looking to land body kicks.
Lee slips under a jab.
Valanciunas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valanciunas has time to react.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Valanciunas sees coming a mile off.
Valanciunas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Valanciunas slips the punch.
Valanciunas slips a jab from Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valanciunas. That's going to slow Lee down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Valanciunas moves into range and clinches up with Lee.

Valanciunas breaks from the clinch.
Valanciunas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.

It looks like Cung Lee has been cut.
Lee scores with the left hand. Valanciunas knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee blocks the body kick.

Valanciunas has Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Valanciunas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Valanciunas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valanciunas lands with a right to the head.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Valanciunas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
Lee blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Valanciunas is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Valanciunas.
Lee looks winded!
Valanciunas presses Lee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valanciunas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is trying to break free.

Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws a series of punches but Valanciunas avoids them all with ease.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valanciunas.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valanciunas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valanciunas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valanciunas swinging wildly here.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Valanciunas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cung Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Valanciunas moves into the clinch.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Valanciunas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valanciunas is looking to land body kicks.
Valanciunas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
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!
Valanciunas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Valanciunas moves into the clinch.
Valanciunas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valanciunas tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Valanciunas back against the ropes.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valanciunas avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Valanciunas has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Valanciunas tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Valanciunas.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valanciunas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Valanciunas breaks from the clinch.

Valanciunas closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the ropes.

Valanciunas manages to break the clinch.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Valanciunas throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valanciunas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jonas Valanciunas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valanciunas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valanciunas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Valanciunas moved out of range nicely.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Valanciunas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.

Lee drops Valanciunas with a beautiful combination! Valanciunas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!

Valanciunas is rocked!
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Valanciunas tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws the left hand but Valanciunas avoids the punch easily.

Valanciunas clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valanciunas tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valanciunas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Valanciunas back against the ropes.
Valanciunas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valanciunas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jonas Valanciunas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valanciunas.
Valanciunas scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to work over Valanciunas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valanciunas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Valanciunas.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valanciunas avoids it.
Valanciunas working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Lee is rocked!
Valanciunas lands a big right hand that drops Lee! The killer instinct kicks in and Valanciunas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Valanciunas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Valanciunas!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonas Valanciunas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes into the arena with Muddy Waters- Hoochie Coochie Man blaring out of the sound system. Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Erwin Hartmann 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!

Charles
vs
Hartmann

190 cm
35
215 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

190 cm
29
212 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charles.
A head kick from Hartmann lands but Charles takes it in his stride.

It looks like Ray Charles has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann throws a combination. Charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Charles scores with a decent looking hook.
Hartmann misses with a wild combination.
Hartmann takes one on the button.
Ray Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann slips a jab and a cross from Charles.
Hartmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Charles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hartmann tries to keep at a distance but Charles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charles blocks it with crossed arms.
Charles is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartmann misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartmann.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartmann after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann lands a knee to the head.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartmann is pressed up against the ropes. Charles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartmann down to the mat. Hartmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hartmann fails to land.
Hartmann stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
A shot in the inside from Hartmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles avoiding damage as Hartmann throws knees to the body.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Charles.
Charles prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
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!
Charles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Charles blocks it.

Charles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hartmann clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charles wants to control but Hartmann is keeping busy.
Hartmann is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Charles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Charles lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hartmann's head.
Charles is looking to control Hartmann but Hartmann is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann manages to reverse the position and now he's in Charles's guard. Nice work there by Hartmann.
Hartmann looking to pass the guard.
Hartmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charles keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.
Hartmann wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles has his hands on Hartmann's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Charles keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ray Charles.
Hartmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Hartmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Charles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartmann prevents it.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hartmann is pressed up against the ropes. Charles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hartmann down to the mat. Hartmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Charles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hartmann cracks Charles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charles lands a nice hook to Hartmann's body. Hartmann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles misses with a hook. Hartmann ducked under it nicely.

Hartmann pushes Charles up against the ropes in a clinch.
Charles is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hartmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Charles avoids the damage to the body.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Charles is defending well for now.
Charles goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Charles avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartmann misses with a combination
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Hartmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles misses with a hook. Hartmann ducked under it nicely.
Hartmann slips a jab and a cross from Charles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Hartmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
Hartmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartmann tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Hartmann tries to move into range but Charles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Hartmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charles lands the left hand.

Hartmann rushes Charles and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hartmann misses with an elbow strike.
Hartmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartmann is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charles is trying to trip Hartmann. He has hold of a leg but Hartmann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Charles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Charles trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Charles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartmann is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hartmann seems keen to control Charles's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Hartmann misses.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Hartmann's belly button to the back.
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!
Hartmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartmann tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles throws the left hand but Hartmann avoids the punch easily.
Hartmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles with a poor takedown
and Hartmann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erwin Hartmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Charles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Hartmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charles counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles swinging wildly here.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Charles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartmann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charles scrambles back to his feet.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Charles gets tackled into the ropes by Hartmann. Hartmann maintains the clinch.
Hartmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charles.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hartmann lands a front kick.
Ray Charles is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann throws a combination. Charles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ray Charles's cut is getting worse.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Hartmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Hartmann closes the distance and clinches.
Charles wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartmann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartmann lands a damaging elbow.
Charles tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charles goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Hartmann pushes him off.
Hartmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartmann.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Hartmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartmann keeps Charles at a distance using the push kick.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann wants to clinch up but Charles keeps it at a distance.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartmann throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartmann avoids the body shot from Charles.
Hartmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Hartmann misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Charles tries for a takedown but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hartmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ray Charles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Charles moves out of range easily.
Hartmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hartmann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Charles pushes Hartmann up against the ropes in a clinch.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Hartmann.

Charles is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erwin Hartmann!
Erwin Hartmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Woodkid - Run Boy Run . Manhoef has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Randy Orton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Orton
vs
Manhoef

201 cm
28
222 lbs
23 - 5 - 2

173 cm
36
205 lbs
27 - 28 - 1

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef misses with a wild combination.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Orton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manhoef sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef avoids it really well and circles away.
Manhoef misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manhoef. Orton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Orton shoots in and gets a takedown into Manhoef's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoef has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Johny Fighting Temple. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manhoef is proving hard to escape from.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orton is working Manhoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as Orton tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manhoef is looking to stand back up but Orton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Manhoef.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhoef defending well though.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet.
Manhoef taking some punishment here, with Orton in his half guard.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manhoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manhoef avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orton.
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manhoef looks like he's trying to stand up.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manhoef is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manhoef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Orton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orton lands in his opponent's guard.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoef wants to stand up but Orton is controlling him.
Orton lands a couple of elbows.
Orton looking to pass the guard.
Orton landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Orton cracks Manhoef with a solid left hand.
Manhoef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Manhoef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Manhoef!
Manhoef wants to get up but he can't break Orton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manhoef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but instead Orton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
Orton throws a strike but Manhoef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manhoef wants to stand and escape but instead Orton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton stops Manhoef from standing up.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Orton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manhoef wants to stand up but Orton is controlling him.
Orton stands up over Manhoef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton is working Manhoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manhoef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orton somewhat.
Orton shoots in but Manhoef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manhoef lands with a nice combination. Orton backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Manhoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Orton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Manhoef against the ropes but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Manhoef feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orton sprawling to the canvas! Orton rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Manhoef finish him?!

Orton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoef tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Orton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Manhoef misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.
Orton seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef looks to land a right hand but Orton moved out of range.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.

Manhoef drops Orton with a beautiful combination! Orton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manhoef is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhoef connects with a leg kick. Orton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manhoef's waist but Manhoef gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orton off to one side.
Manhoef throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orton.
Manhoef misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.

Orton feints and as Manhoef raises his hands in defense, Orton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manhoef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton passes into half guard.
Manhoef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Manhoef makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Orton misses with a takedown attempt
and Manhoef counters with an inside leg kick.
Orton dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Orton's head and hops out.
Manhoef digs a good hook to Orton's body.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Orton blocks the low kick.

Orton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manhoef quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orton.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manhoef is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoef really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Manhoef misses.

Orton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orton showed some decent athleticism there.
Orton slips a nice elbow through Manhoef's hands, connecting with Manhoef's forehead.
Orton misses with a head shot. Manhoef uses the momentum to regain guard.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Manhoef blocks nicely.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manhoef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Orton manages to pass to side control.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton throwing shots but Manhoef is blocking nicely.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Orton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manhoef?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton cracks Manhoef with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Orton lands a big shot there that rocks Manhoef but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Manhoef is rocked!
Orton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Manhoef is out cold - huge knockout for Orton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Orton!
Randy Orton retains his light heavyweight title!
Randy Orton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
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RATING
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