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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dijkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Dijkstra has chosen Soulfly - Back To The Primitive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neil Gilas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Dijkstra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Gilas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilas is looking to score with low kicks.
Dijkstra tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it.
Dijkstra fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilas throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkstra works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gilas checks a leg kick.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg.
Gilas throws out a leg kick but Dijkstra moves out of range and Gilas only half commits.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijkstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dijkstra blocks a low kick nicely.
Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Dijkstra moves out of range easily.
Dijkstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dijkstra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilas throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Dijkstra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilas wants to improve his position but Dijkstra is controlling well.
Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura here.
Dijkstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas moves into full guard.
Dijkstra passes Gilas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gilas is looking to control Dijkstra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilas avoid being mounted?
Dijkstra controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilas is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gilas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra is looking to advance position but Gilas won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas trying to control but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left lands for Gilas.
Dijkstra is looking to chop away at Gilas's legs.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilas looks to land a body kick but Dijkstra moved away.
Gilas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilas throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dijkstra is looking to chop away at Gilas's legs.
Dijkstra throws a right hand that Gilas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilas also avoids with ease.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gilas scores with a head kick.
Dijkstra tries to work over Gilas's front leg with a kick but Gilas checks it.
Gilas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilas.
Gilas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dijkstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilas.
Dijkstra misses with a hook.
Dijkstra jabs at Gilas's body.
Gilas checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Gilas feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas misses the jab.
Dijkstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Dijkstra. No joy for Gilas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dijkstra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gilas scores with a body shot.
Gilas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dijkstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas tries to land a front kick but Dijkstra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dijkstra pushing down on Gilas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilas keeps working.
Dijkstra is thwarting Gilas's attempts to control the position.
Gilas won't allow Dijkstra to pass to mount.
Dijkstra is still trying to improve position.
Gilas trying to hold on to Dijkstra's head to control him but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilas trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilas defends it well.
Dijkstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dijkstra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dijkstra's back!
Dijkstra prevents Gilas from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Gilas checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the body kick.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Gilas avoids it easily.
Dijkstra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra checks a low kick from Gilas.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Gilas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gilas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dijkstra in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dijkstra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilas rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Gilas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Gilas's knee but Gilas avoids it well.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas cracks the inside of Dijkstra's front leg.
Dijkstra lands a really nice looking cross but Gilas seems unphased.
Dijkstra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gilas to the ground. Dijkstra is now in Gilas's guard.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dijkstra pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dijkstra is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer.
Dijkstra moves into full mount! Gilas won't be happy about that!
Gilas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dijkstra looking to control but Gilas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is looking to get to half guard.
Gilas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dijkstra on the ground.
Dijkstra with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dijkstra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gilas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gilas and Dijkstra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Gilas is working away.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dijkstra tries to score with some ground and pound. Gilas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dijkstra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dijkstra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gilas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four 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.
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.
Dijkstra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gilas tries to improve position but can't.
Dijkstra in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gilas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omar Dijkstra!
Our winner, Omar Dijkstra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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