HFL #30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Armstrong
vs
Takaraivo

185 cm
36
248 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

179 cm
35
220 lbs
20 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Armstrong finds it's way through Takaraivo's defenses.
Takaraivo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Armstrong forces Takaraivo back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takaraivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armstrong to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Takaraivo with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Takaraivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.

Armstrong has Takaraivo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Armstrong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takaraivo tumbling to the mat - Armstrong dives into Takaraivo's guard.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong stays in close to Takaraivo's body and controls the position.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Takaraivo is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takaraivo, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaraivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takaraivo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Armstrong backs off Takaraivo throws a huge counter combo but Armstrong manages to avoid it all.
Takaraivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takaraivo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong connects with a looping right hand.

Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaraivo is defending well.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
Takaraivo blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takaraivo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Armstrong tightens his grip and picks Takaraivo up, before dumping him to the ground. Takaraivo manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Takaraivo's guard.
Takaraivo keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Armstrong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Takaraivo blocks nicely.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takaraivo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong stalling.
Takaraivo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong working Takaraivo over with strikes.
Armstrong prevents Takaraivo from standing back up.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takaraivo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Takaraivo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takaraivo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong stalks Takaraivo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takaraivo's face. Takaraivo staggers backwards, shaken.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Takaraivo avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Takaraivo. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Takaraivo moves away
and Takaraivo counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at Takaraivo to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Donk. Armstrong catches Takaraivo right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Takaraivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Eddie Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takaraivo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Takaraivo circles away.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takaraivo is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Takaraivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaraivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaraivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong pushes down on Takaraivo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Takaraivo blocks a jab.
Armstrong goes for a double leg but Takaraivo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takaraivo continues to drive forward.

Armstrong has closed the distance and engaged Takaraivo in a clinch.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Takaraivo's head.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaraivo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takaraivo can do to turn this around?
Takaraivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong is trying to drag Takaraivo to the mat but Takaraivo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.

Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Takaraivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo lands a two punch combo.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.

Armstrong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armstrong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Armstrong controlling the position.
Armstrong working the ground and pound.

Takaraivo is rocked!
Armstrong taking a breather here.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Armstrong working the ground and pound but Takaraivo is defending the strikes.
Armstrong throws an elbow but Takaraivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Takaraivo's face as Armstrong controls the position.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takaraivo to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takaraivo's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Takaraivo is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong lands a strong strike to the head of Takaraivo. That's dazed him! Armstrong looking to finish here. Takaraivo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Armstrong lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Allan Mjunstedt
vs
Collier

190 cm
38
215 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Collier!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjunstedt throws a nice head kick!
Mjunstedt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collier wants it to stay on the feet.
Mjunstedt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Allan Mjunstedt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Collier as Mjunstedt shoots in.
No luck for Mjunstedt with that takedown attempt.
Collier throws a head kick that misses.
Mjunstedt shoots in looking for a takedown but Collier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mjunstedt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mjunstedt attempts a counter takedown but Collier avoids it well and moves away.
Mjunstedt avoids the body shot from Collier.
Collier leaves Mjunstedt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collier shoots in and gets a takedown into Mjunstedt's guard.
Mjunstedt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mjunstedt keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.
Collier is looking to work some ground and pound but Mjunstedt has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collier landing with the ground and pound.
Mjunstedt tries to strike from the bottom.
Collier postures up and lands a big shot to Mjunstedt's brow.
Mjunstedt keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.

Collier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mjunstedt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Collier has Mjunstedt in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mjunstedt is posturing up here but Collier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mjunstedt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mjunstedt has to tap! Slick submission there by Collier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Collier!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Collier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dave Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Belleville
vs
Johnson

170 cm
34
153 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

175 cm
26
150 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Spartan Nutrition

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belleville gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belleville wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belleville's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belleville is controlling Johnson's posture.
Belleville manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson has momentary wrist control but Belleville slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belleville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belleville working some strikes from top position.
Belleville won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Belleville is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belleville slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Johnson.
Belleville working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belleville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belleville seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belleville lands with a punch from half guard.
Belleville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belleville seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Belleville manages to pass to side control.

Belleville tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belleville scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville working the ground and pound.
Johnson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Belleville is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson prevents Belleville from improving position.
Belleville scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson chipping away with strikes from the bottom.

Belleville has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Belleville has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Belleville couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Belleville!
An out of breath Benjamin Belleville 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Garcilazo
vs
Crowe

180 cm
34
200 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

179 cm
34
190 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcilazo defends well and Crowe ends up having to push Garcilazo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcilazo tries to sprawl out of it but Crowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcilazo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crowe lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcilazo's head.
Crowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcilazo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Harley Crowe has been cut.

Garcilazo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.

Crowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crowe drops back looking for a leg! Garcilazo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcilazo manages to kick Crowe off! Crowe jumps back into Garcilazo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcilazo is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcilazo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcilazo wants to get back to his feet but Crowe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcilazo is keeping the position for now.
Garcilazo is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcilazo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Crowe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Crowe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crowe prevents Garcilazo from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcilazo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcilazo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowe is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowe misses with a combination
and Garcilazo counters with a left and a right... And another left! Crowe is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Garcilazo!
Marty Garcilazo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes into the arena with Not Today by Sevendust blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davison
vs
Kovacs

181 cm
27
211 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

215 cm
48
205 lbs
30 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Davison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs has his takedown stuffed

and Davison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Davison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovacs.

Davison turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Davison manages to end up in side control.
Kovacs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davison connects with a decent elbow.
Davison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kovacs tries to bench press Davison off him but Davison keeps the position.
Davison wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Kovacs is trying to control Davison's posture but Davison avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kovacs gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kovacs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kovacs is looking to control Davison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kovacs avoid being mounted?
Davison is nestled in close to Kovacs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kovacs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Kovacs is rocked!
Davison lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kovacs! More strikes land and this one is all over! Davison jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
After winning the bout, Chris Davison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Eikmeyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silvestre
vs
Eikmeyer

182 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
29
272 lbs
18 - 22 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucian Silvestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer dives in and grabs Silvestre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvestre pushes down on Eikmeyer's head and hops out.
Silvestre throws a jab when Eikmeyer was well out of range.
Silvestre throws a hook to the side of Eikmeyer's head but Eikmeyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eikmeyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silvestre avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Silvestre misses the target.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvestre but Silvestre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucian Silvestre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
A slow jab from Silvestre misses its intended target.
Eikmeyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.

Eikmeyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silvestre was covering up waiting for the punch and Eikmeyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eikmeyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silvestre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eikmeyer on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvestre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvestre has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvestre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eikmeyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes but missing.
Silvestre is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Eikmeyer works over Silvestre with some ground and pound from guard.
Silvestre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eikmeyer is working Silvestre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silvestre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eikmeyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Silvestre blocks nicely.

Eikmeyer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eikmeyer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Silvestre screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eikmeyer! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lansky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lansky
vs
OConnell

190 cm
28
245 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

209 cm
26
285 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Meyer Lansky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell wants to clinch up but Lansky keeps it at a distance.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Lansky avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from Lansky.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lansky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Lansky pushes him off.
Lansky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Lansky.

It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Lansky scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lansky lands a nice shot to the body.
Lansky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OConnell swivels and escapes.
Lansky moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOConnell.
Lansky works OConnell's body with a nice hook.
Lansky scores with a crisp jab that stopped OConnell in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lansky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lansky misses with a jab to the body

and OConnell counters by moving into the clinch.

Lansky breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lansky swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
Lansky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lansky circles away quickly and effectively.
OConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lansky fakes the leg kick and cracks OConnell in the body.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lansky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Lansky.
OConnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lansky. That one must have hurt.
Lansky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OConnell looks winded!
Lansky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of OConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Lansky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansky throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lansky.
Lansky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
Lansky scores with a push kick.
Lansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lansky with a hook.
Lansky lands a high kick!
OConnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lansky.
Lansky lands with an uppercut that bounces OConnell off the cage and back into range.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lansky. Lansky obviously looking to wear him down.
Lansky lunges at OConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OConnell's hand.
Lansky misses with a head kick.
Lansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Lansky keeps OConnell at a distance using the push kick.
Lansky misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer Lansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lansky - that will leave a mark!
Lansky works over OConnell's head and body with a nice combination.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Lansky is avoiding it.
OConnell wants to clinch up but Lansky keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky moves out of range.
Lansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
Lansky is looking to wear down OConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lansky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lansky lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Lansky jabs OConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lansky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
OConnell drops his hands momentarily and Lansky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lansky misses with a body shot.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Lansky.
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!
Lansky looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
Lansky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lansky.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lansky.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lansky swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lansky throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lansky. That snapped OConnell's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OConnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lansky - the referee stops the clock and OConnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lansky. OConnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lansky lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lansky. Beautiful body shot.
Lansky throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Lansky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lansky!
Lansky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Lansky.
Lansky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky moves out of range.
Lansky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lansky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.
Lansky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul OConnell'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.

Lansky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lansky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OConnell.
Lansky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lansky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lansky is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lansky. OConnell shrugs it off though.

Lansky shoots in and gets a takedown into OConnell's guard.

OConnell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lansky uses it to pass to side control.

Lansky decides to stand back up. Lansky steps back and let's OConnell get back to his feet.
OConnell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lansky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansky fakes the leg kick and cracks OConnell in the body.
Lansky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lansky. OConnell shrugs it off though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lansky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lansky keeps OConnell at a distance using the push kick.
OConnell is breathing heavily.

Lansky forces OConnell back against the cage and clinches.

Lansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky stuns OConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lansky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OConnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.
Lansky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lansky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansky thuds a left hand into OConnell's body.
OConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OConnell drops his hands momentarily and Lansky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansky catches OConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lansky punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Lansky looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
Lansky lands a nice looking kick to the body. OConnell takes a step back to recover.
Lansky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansky.
That kick from Lansky tenderised OConnell's leg. OConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
OConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lansky.
Lansky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lansky connects with a body shot that sends OConnell's belly button to the back.
Lansky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OConnell blocks a head kick by Lansky.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
Lansky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lansky cracks OConnell with an open hand slap.
Lansky scores with a decent looking hook.
Lansky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lansky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Lansky.
Lansky looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OConnell avoids the head kick by Lansky.
Lansky lands a really nice looking cross but OConnell seems unphased.
OConnell tries to clinch up.
Lansky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky is having none of it.
It looked like Lansky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OConnell.
Lansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
Lansky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lansky lands a jab.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Lansky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lansky, right into the meat.
Lansky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansky lands a front kick.
OConnell moves out of range as Lansky throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lansky throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lansky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lansky misses the shot to the body.
OConnell avoids the head kick by Lansky.

OConnell clinches with his opponent.
A short left from OConnell.
OConnell lands with a light punch inside.

OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lansky is looking to land body kicks.
OConnell moves out of range as Lansky throws a body kick.
Lansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OConnell checks a leg kick.
Meyer Lansky is winning the standup battle so far.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
Lansky misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul OConnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky misses with an attempted mid kick.

OConnell has closed the distance and engaged Lansky in a clinch.
Lansky has had enough of the clinch but OConnell keeps him there for the moment.
Lansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Lansky gets an underhook and turns OConnell into the cage.

Lansky breaks the clinch.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky moves out of range.
Lansky throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lansky. OConnell shrugs it off though.
Lansky 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.
Lansky connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lansky.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell closes the distance but Lansky moves to the side
and Lansky counters with a big head kick but OConnell shrugs it off.
Lansky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lansky misses with a body kick.
Lansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
Lansky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lansky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lansky misses with an attempted mid kick.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
Lansky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
As OConnell backs away, Lansky returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lansky throws a body kick that misses.

OConnell has closed the distance and engaged Lansky in a clinch.

Lansky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell tries to clinch up.
Lansky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
OConnell wants to clinch.
OConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Lansky is avoiding it.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Lansky.

Lansky tries to keep at a distance but OConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Lansky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
Lansky scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Lansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky throws a push kick but OConnell slaps the foot to one side.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Lansky pushes him off.
OConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lansky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lansky misses with a body kick.
OConnell tries to clinch but Lansky moves out of range.
Lansky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lansky. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lansky lands with a kick to the ribs.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Lansky.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
Lansky delivers a nice body kick.
Lansky cracks a nice hook into OConnell's ribs.
A punch combination from Lansky misses.
OConnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lansky misses with a kick to the body.
Lansky lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Lansky.
OConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Lansky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OConnell blocks a head kick by Lansky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansky lands a slapping body shot.
Lansky punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Lansky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
OConnell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lansky.
Lansky misses with a head kick.
Lansky misses with a few strikes there.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lansky misses with a low kick as OConnell jumps back.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
OConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul OConnell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

OConnell tries to clinch up.
Lansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from OConnell misses.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lansky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but OConnell manages to circle out of the way.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
Lansky lands with a shot to the body.
Lansky misses the shot to the body.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Lansky pushes him off.
Lansky tries a head kick but it misses.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.
OConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky thinks about countering with a body kick.
OConnell wants to clinch up but Lansky keeps it at a distance.
Lansky digs a good hook to OConnell's body.
OConnell blocks a jab.

Lansky moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lansky breaks the clinch.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky misses with a body shot.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Lansky misses with a body punch
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lansky.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
Lansky punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Lansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky looks to land a body kick but OConnell moved away.
OConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OConnell tries to clinch up.
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lansky.
OConnell misses with a hook. Lansky ducked under it nicely.

OConnell clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lansky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lansky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lansky throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lansky wants to land a leg kick but OConnell is out of range.
Lansky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like OConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lansky swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lansky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnell wants to clinch.
Lansky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OConnell's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lansky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lansky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lansky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OConnell throws a fast counter high kick but Lansky manages to duck under it in time.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Lansky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
Lansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
Lansky fakes the leg kick and cracks OConnell in the body.
Lansky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lansky wants to clinch.
Lansky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.

OConnell clinches up with Lansky and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Lansky blocking some punches.
Lansky jumps guard but OConnell stands there with Lansky around his waist. Lansky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lansky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from OConnell on the inside.

It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
OConnell lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OConnell blocks a body shot from Lansky.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Lansky controls the action.

Lansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lansky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lansky scores with a kick to the body.
Lansky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OConnell tries to clinch there but Lansky circles away.
Lansky throws a quick counter kick to the body but OConnell avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky had his way with Paul OConnell in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

OConnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lansky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lansky throws a series of punches but OConnell moves out of range.
Lansky misses with a head kick.
Lansky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansky circles away.
OConnell slips a jab and a cross from Lansky.
Lansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lansky throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Lansky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lansky throws a head kick but OConnell moves out of range.
Lansky misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell tries to clinch there but Lansky circles away.
A nice combination there by OConnell.
Lansky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lansky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lansky lands a nice leg kick that just misses OConnell's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lansky.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Lansky.
Both fighters circling a little - Lansky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lansky looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
You can see that OConnell has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
OConnell blocks a head kick by Lansky.
Lansky swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.
Lansky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on OConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lansky just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
Lansky misses with a double jab.
Lansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OConnell connects with a right hand. Lansky shakes it off.
Lansky misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lansky.
OConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lansky misses with a kick to the body.
Lansky digs a good hook to OConnell's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansky.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Lansky pushes him off.
Lansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lansky misses with a kick to the body.
Lansky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Lansky moved out of range nicely.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Lansky is avoiding it.
Lansky swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Lansky moves into the clinch.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.

Lansky breaks the clinch.
Lansky misses with a body kick.
Lansky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lansky's head backwards.
Lansky throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.

OConnell clinches up against the cage.

Lansky manages to break the clinch.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Lansky circles away and keeps his distance.
Lansky tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lansky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lansky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lansky misses with a wild body shot.
Lansky takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
OConnell is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansky keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Lansky misses its target.
Lansky keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lansky.
Lansky misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from OConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer Lansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lansky tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OConnell checks a low kick from Lansky.
OConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky throws a half hearted mid kick.
OConnell tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Lansky. Those never looked like landing.
Lansky moves out of range as OConnell strikes.
Lansky throws a good cross that connects.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Lansky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lansky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lansky digs a good body shot into OConnell's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meyer Lansky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lansky, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meyer Lansky!
Meyer Lansky retains his heavyweight title!
Meyer Lansky gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).