CoV 28: Taalasmaa/Slutskaya 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Friedmon
vs
Smith

176 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Friedmon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Friedmon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is staying active underneath Friedmon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is trying to stand.
Friedmon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Friedmon slows the pace down in half guard.
Friedmon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith tries to kick Friedmon off but Friedmon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Friedmon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith tries to kick Friedmon off but Friedmon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Friedmon in his half guard.
Friedmon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Friedmon landing strikes, looking to finish!

Smith is rocked!
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedmon landing punches.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Friedmon finish him?
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Friedmon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Friedmon lands a heavy elbow.
Friedmon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith tries to hold on but Friedmon postures up.
Friedmon with a couple of short strikes.
Friedmon working the ground and pound effectively.
Friedmon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Friedmon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Friedmon lands a nice shot to the head.
Friedmon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Friedmon 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.
Friedmon connects with a bit shot that sees Smith covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Friedmon is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanton Friedmon!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauzon has chosen Beautiful in blue as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Calliente
vs
Lauzon

179 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

225 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lauzon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lauzon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lauzon is trying to keep Calliente in close.
Lauzon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Calliente is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Calliente pushes down on Lauzon's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Calliente decides to return to a standing position.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzon. No joy for Calliente on that attempt.
Lauzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Calliente counters with a shoot takedown. Lauzon fights it but they end up in guard.
Lauzon wants to hit a switch here but Calliente passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lauzon there!
Lauzon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Calliente can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Lauzon can't escape the position.
Lauzon tries to lock up and control but Calliente gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lauzon taking shots to the head.
Calliente lands a heavy elbow.
Lauzon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lauzon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lauzon tries to lock up and control but Calliente gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lauzon looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Calliente.
Calliente tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente is landing with some decent strikes but Lauzon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Calliente 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.
The referee warns Lauzon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lauzon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lauzon tries to hold on but Calliente postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calliente cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Calliente landing strikes, looking to finish!
Calliente with a couple of short strikes.

Lauzon is rocked!
Calliente can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lauzon is looking to escape.
Lauzon can't escape the position.
Calliente in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Calliente working for a guillotine from mount but Lauzon is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Calliente. What's that going to do exactly?
The referee warns Lauzon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Calliente lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lauzon is trying desperately to improve position.
Calliente putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calliente controlling the position easily from mount.
Lauzon is in a horrible position here. Calliente smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Calliente with the ground and pound from mount.

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.
Lauzon can't escape the position.
Calliente looking to finish Lauzon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lauzon!
Calliente working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Calliente wants to control the pace but Lauzon is squirming around nicely.
Calliente dominating with strikes here.
Lauzon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Calliente. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calliente blocks Lauzon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Calliente scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Calliente circles away easily
and Calliente counters with a good, hard body kick but Lauzon shrugs it off.
Lauzon with a poor takedown

and Calliente counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lauzon's guard now.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.

Calliente stands and steps away. Lauzon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calliente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzon manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lauzon is looking to break free of the clinch but Calliente has double underhooks.

Calliente breaks the clinch.

Calliente drives through and clinches with Lauzon against the cage.
Calliente stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Vincenzo Calliente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Lauzon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Calliente lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Calliente decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calliente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.
Calliente prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lauzon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calliente fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Calliente counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lauzon!
Lauzon tries to hold on but Calliente pushes him away.
Calliente sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calliente lands a nice shot to the head.
Lauzon is desperately trying to improve his position but Calliente has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calliente cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lauzon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lauzon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calliente. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lauzon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Calliente raining down shots from the mount!
Lauzon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lauzon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Calliente punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lauzon is trying to escape the mount.
Calliente cracks Lauzon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lauzon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Calliente.
Lauzon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Calliente tries to control but Lauzon wriggling away.
Calliente prevents Lauzon from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calliente cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Calliente lands with some strikes.
Lauzon tries to lock up and control but Calliente gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Calliente breaks from Lauzon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lauzon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Calliente trying to control but Lauzon is having none of it.

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.

Calliente with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Calliente lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lauzon hang on?
Lauzon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Calliente lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lauzon hang on?
Calliente landing strikes, looking to finish!
Calliente punishing his opponent with strikes.
Calliente putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calliente raining down shots from the mount!
Lauzon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Calliente dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lauzon has his takedown stuffed

and Calliente counters by moving into the clinch.

Lauzon manages to pull guard.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calliente working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lauzon's head.
Calliente lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
Calliente looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon controls Calliente momentarily but Calliente frees himself.
Lauzon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Calliente is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzon is trying to control the position but Calliente postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Calliente moves into the clinch.
Calliente lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Calliente has managed to clinch.
Calliente gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon is working for takedown but Calliente is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vincenzo Calliente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Lauzon.
Calliente pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Calliente has clasped his hands together around Lauzon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lauzon stops Calliente from passing to mount.
Calliente lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lauzon down.
Calliente cracks Lauzon with a big right hand but Lauzon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calliente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Lauzon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Calliente in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lauzon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vincenzo Calliente!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milani Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Armin Van Buuren - Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Milani Rua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Jansen's chin.

Jansen
vs
Rua

185 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milani Rua!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jansen moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jansen misses with a body punch.
Jansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Jansen.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jansen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jansen works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen throws and elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jansen's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Jansen won't let him.
Jansen trying to control the position.
Jansen keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Jansen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jansen shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rua clinches.

Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Rua as Jansen shoots in.

Rua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jansen is trying to escape the position but Rua is controlling the position.

Rua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jansen to his feet.
Jansen darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jansen is breathing heavily.
Rua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jansen.
Jansen misses with the ground and pound.
Rua is not content to let Jansen control the position.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua dodges the ground and pound from Jansen.
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jansen trying to control the position but Rua is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Mark Jansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.

Rua looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jansen is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milani Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jansen stuffs the takedown.
Jansen throws a combination that misses
and Rua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Rua moves into range and clinches up with Jansen.
Jansen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rua breaks from the clinch.
Jansen misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Rua stalks Jansen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jansen's face. Jansen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jansen tries to clinch
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jansen but Jansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Jansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Jansen feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Jansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jansen lands a couple of digs.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jansen is one step ahead there.
Jansen postures up.
Jansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Jansen throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to sweep here but Jansen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mark Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milani Rua.
Rua scores with a head kick.
Jansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a nice body shot.
Rua lands with a shot to the body.

Rua clinches up against the cage.
Jansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jansen pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jansen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jansen tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
Rua grinds an elbow into Jansen's temple.
Rua working away.
Jansen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jansen 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rua.
Rua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jansen fails with the takedown

and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rua tries to pull guard but Jansen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Jansen lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jansen misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a body kick.
Jansen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jansen misses with a takedown

and Rua counters with a single leg into guard. Jansen didn't expect that.
Jansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua content to stall in guard here.

Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jansen scores with a takedown into Rua's guard.
Milani Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jansen wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jansen's guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Jansen wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua forces his way into half guard.
Rua trying to control the action but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Jansen.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rua postures up.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jansen, not yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jansen misses with a takedown attempt

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jansen's guard now.
Mark Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Jansen controlling Rua's posture.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Milani Rua!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Milani Rua!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Milani Rua!

Milani Rua wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin Carter had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.9lbs, 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. 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.

Carter
vs
Wilson

187 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Elite Sydney Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carter tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter moves away from the strike by Wilson.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Wilson swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Wilson cracks Carter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Carter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wilson finish him?
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt

and Carter moves into the clinch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter misses with some punches.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter swinging wilding here.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Carter is rocked!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Carter slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerald Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson tries to clinch up
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.

Wilson lands a head kick that stumbles Carter and the fighters go to the mat.

Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Carter's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson stands and steps away. Carter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Wilson cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Wilson jabs at Carter's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Carter wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gerald Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Carter clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Carter throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilson wants to clinch

and Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Carter prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Wilson misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Carter darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Carter defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson misses the jab.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter swinging wilding here.
Carter misses with the combination.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.

Carter stands up.
Carter tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Carter avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Rubin Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Carter misses with the combination.
Wilson throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerald Wilson.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Gerald Wilson!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Gerald Wilson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Gerald Wilson!

Gerald Wilson wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klemperer has chosen Hogan's Heroes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trenton
vs
Klemperer

175 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

171 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Trenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klemperer forces Trenton back against the cage and clinches.
Klemperer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trenton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trenton managing to block the knees to the body from Klemperer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trenton.
Klemperer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klemperer lands an elbow that stopped Trenton in his tracks for a moment.
Klemperer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klemperer lands a nice elbow.
Klemperer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Klemperer.
Trenton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trenton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Klemperer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klemperer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Klemperer keeping moving, preventing Trenton from controlling successfully.
Klemperer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klemperer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Trenton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klemperer wants to sweep here but Trenton controlling him for the moment.
Trenton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klemperer is keeping the position for now.
Trenton trying to control the position from guard on top but Klemperer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Trenton wants to clinch but Klemperer slips to the side

and Klemperer counters with a single leg into guard. Trenton didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trenton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Klemperer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klemperer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klemperer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klemperer trying to control but Trenton is working from the bottom.
Klemperer tries to free his leg and advance position but Trenton is retaining full guard.
Klemperer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klemperer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klemperer won't allow Trenton to sweep him here.
Trenton controls Klemperer momentarily but Klemperer frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trenton misses with a takedown attempt
and Klemperer counters with a two punch combo.

Trenton is rocked!
Trenton is breathing heavily.
Klemperer throws an overhand right that drops Trenton like a sack of potatoes! Klemperer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werner Klemperer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heel Jando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jando's choice of entrance music: The Strokes - Someday. Curtis Lind could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heel Jando's chin.

Lind
vs
Jando

176 cm
20
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Lind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heel Jando!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lind there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jando holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lind avoids the elbow strike from Jando, against the cage.
Jando gets underhooks to prevent Lind's takedown attempt.
Jando just leaning against Lind, taking a breather.
Jando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jando pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jando scores a nice knee to the body.
Jando lands an elbow just above Lind 's eye.
Lind trying to stall but Jando improves his position.
Jando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Jando breaks the clinch.
Jando darts in trying to clinch

and Lind counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lind pulls guard successfully.
Lind wants to sweep but no luck.
Lind is striking off his back. Jando thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lind tries to roll over but Jando keeps him under control.
Lind trying to hold on to Jando's head to control him but Jando postures up.
Lind works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lind wants to sweep here but Jando controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lind is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind preventing the sweep.
Lind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jando keeping moving, preventing Lind from controlling successfully.
Lind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lind wants to pass the guard but Jando is keeping the position.
Jando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jando looking for a guillotine here but Lind defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lind circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lind counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lind tries to free his leg and advance position but Jando is retaining full guard.
Lind trying to control but Jando is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jando is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lind trying to control the position from guard on top but Jando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jando swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jando keeping moving, preventing Lind from controlling successfully.
Jando tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lind circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lind counters by clinching up.
Jando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jando tries to stall but Lind uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jando stalling against the cage.
Jando looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Lind dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jando wants to clinch

and Lind counters by moving into the clinch.
Lind prevents Jando from breaking the clinch.
Jando trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jando.
Jando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lind stalls.
Jando landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lind leaning against his opponent.
Jando tries to stall but Lind uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jando.
Jando is trying to maintain a safe position but Lind gets an underhook and turns Jando into the cage.
Lind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jando backwards.
Lind stalls.
Jando is trying to maintain a safe position but Lind gets an underhook and turns Jando into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind is looking to control Jando's arms but Jando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lind has his back to the cage.
Jando controlling the action here for a moment.
Lind wants a takedown.

Jando breaks from the clinch.
Lind circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lind counters with a good low kick that Jando was not able to check.
Heel Jando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lind.
Jando is breathing heavily.
Jando tries to clinch but Lind moves away

and Lind counters by moving into the clinch.
Jando is trying to maintain a safe position but Lind gets an underhook and turns Jando into the cage.

Lind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jando closes the distance but Lind moves to the side

and Lind counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind looking to stall.

Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jando closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lind counters with a nice leg kick.
Lind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lind looks to land a combination but Jando avoids it well.
Lind lands a front kick.
Lind is looking to score with low kicks.
Jando blocks a head kick by Lind.
Lind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jando on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jando darts in trying to clinch
and Lind counters with a nice leg kick.
Lind closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jando circles away.
Jando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lind counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice combo by Lind! Oh, that's hurt him - Jando falls to the canvas and Lind follows him into side control.

Jando is rocked!
Lind lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jando is still in real trouble! Can Lind finish him?
Jando taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lind scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jando is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lind can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Lind!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guss Griswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswald comes to the cage accompanied by I Set My Friends On Fire - Aiden. Richard Evans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Griswald
vs
Evans

180 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

Blueprint Clothing
Team S.W.A.T.

Hellbent, Inc.

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guss Griswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Evans!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griswald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griswald looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griswald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.

Griswald drives through with a takedown into guard.

Griswald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griswald trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griswald won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Griswald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswald stops Evans from standing up.
Griswald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Evans misses with a hook. Griswald ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griswald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griswald tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Griswald ducks under a wild hook from Evans.

Griswald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans is trying to buck Griswald off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Evans is pushing Griswald's head away, looking to escape. Griswald manages to hold on to the position though.
Griswald lands some shots froms side control.
Griswald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Evans will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Evans is not content to let Griswald control the position.
Evans managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griswald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is not content to let Griswald control the position.

Griswald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
Griswald is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griswald trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Evans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griswald has just dragged him back down to the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Griswald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Richard Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griswald tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Griswald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Griswald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Evans.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Evans throws a series of punches but Griswald avoids them all with ease.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Griswald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griswald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griswald.

Griswald forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans wants to break free but Griswald has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard Evans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Griswald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Griswald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griswald ducks under a wild hook from Evans.

Griswald moves into the clinch.
Griswald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans wants to break free but Griswald has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griswald prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Griswald taking a breather.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Griswald is controlling the position.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Griswald won't allow it.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griswald has him pressed against the cage.
Griswald keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Griswald has double underhooks.
Griswald is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griswald has his back to the cage.
Griswald tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griswald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guss Griswald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Griswald is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Griswald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Griswald keeps him there for the moment.

Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Griswald is rocked!
Griswald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a one two combo.
Oh Griswald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griswald tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Griswald.
Evans is looking to clinch but Griswald is avoiding it.
Griswald seems to have got his legs back now.

Griswald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans lands a left hand.

Griswald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Griswald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griswald passes Evans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griswald is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griswald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griswald controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald dominating with strikes here.
Evans really wants to buck Griswald off and get back to his feet.
Griswald with good strikes from the mount here!
Griswald landing punches.
Evans really wants to buck Griswald off and get back to his feet.
Griswald working the ground and pound effectively.
Griswald with shots to the head and body - Evans looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Evans is looking to escape.
Griswald controlling the position easily from mount.
Evans is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Griswald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Griswald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guss Griswald dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Griswald avoids the body shot from Evans.
A slow jab from Griswald misses its intended target.
Griswald wants to clinch

and Evans counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Griswald!
Evans tries to stand and escape but Griswald actually recovers to full guard.

Griswald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griswald is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswald is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Griswald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans is fighting to break Griswald's control of his arms but Griswald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Griswald trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Griswald 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.

Griswald working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griswald's guard.
Evans wants to stand and escape but instead Griswald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Griswald stops Evans from standing up.
Griswald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswald prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Griswald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griswald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Griswald takes the fight into the clinch.
Griswald misses with the head strike.
Griswald controlling the action here for a moment.
Evans is trying to break free.
Griswald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Griswald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griswald has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Griswald won't allow it.
Griswald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griswald tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Evans wants to break free but Griswald has control.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griswald misses with a knee strike.
Griswald is working for takedown but Evans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans can't break the clinch.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
Griswald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Griswald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
Griswald stops Evans from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guss Griswald.
I think Griswald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Guss Griswald!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Guss Griswald!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Guss Griswald!

Guss Griswald wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winter comes into the arena with Hiver & Hammer - Fusion blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Harry Winter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harry Winter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Winter
vs
Turner

189 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
22
188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Winter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Turner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winter takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Harry Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner avoids the body shot from Winter.
Winter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Winter misses the target.
Winter misses with an uppercut.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner ducks straight into an uppercut from Winter and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Turner maanges to regain guard straight away.

Turner is rocked!
Winter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turner is still in real trouble! Can Winter finish him?
Winter trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winter being controlled here momentarily.
Turner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner wants to control but Winter is keeping him busy.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winter defending well though.
Turner thows a huge punch but Winter dodges it nicely.
Winter tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winter is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winter avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Winter misses with a straight left.
Winter drops Turner with a right and a left! Winter comes rushing in but Turner regains his composure and manages to keep Winter in guard.
Winter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turner is striking from the bottom but Winter uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Turner is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter blocks the strikes from Turner.
Winter prevents Turner from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winter throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turner staying out of range there.
Winter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Winter throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Winter misses with a straight left.
Oooh a lovely combination from Winter sends Turner down but not out. Winter dives into side control looking to finish.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winter's best efforts.
Winter trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Turner is trying to keep Winter in close.
Turner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Turner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Winter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner wants to control from the top but Winter keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Turner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Winter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winter looking to control.

That's four 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.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Winter has wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winter.
Winter looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Winter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winter throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winter misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Winter.
Turner throws a head kick but Winter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Winter.
Winter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winter tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner moves away from the strike by Winter.
Winter throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Winter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Winter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turner tries to clinch there but Winter circles away.
Harry Winter is winning the standup battle so far.
Winter slips under a jab.
Winter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winter lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner slips under a jab from Winter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harry Winter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winter.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Winter misses with a looping right.
Turner throws a body punch but Winter moves out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Winter swings away with a body shot that misses

and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Turner manages to break the clinch.
Winter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner moves away from the strike by Winter.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Winter misses with a body shot
and Winter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Winter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a head kick that wobbles Winter - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Turner sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Turner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Yemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela comes into the arena with Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin blaring out of the sound system. Ismo Laitela had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Laitela
vs
Yemo

182 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
187 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Yemo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Laitela misses.
Laitela 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.
Laitela lands with a kick to the temple. Yemo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laitela tries for a takedown but Yemo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yemo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laitela - that will leave a mark!
Laitela ducks under a wild hook from Yemo.
Yemo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Laitela is rocked!
Laitela plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Laitela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laitela at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yemo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Laitela pushes Yemo up against the cage in a clinch.
Laitela seems to have got his legs back now.
Laitela lands a body punch.
Laitela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laitela prevents Yemo from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Laitela.
Yemo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Laitela.
Yemo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laitela is keeping busy.
Laitela looking to throw knees to the head but Yemo is blocking nicely.
Yemo wants to break free but Laitela has control.
Yemo tries to break the clinch but Laitela is controlling the position.
Yemo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laitela tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yemo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laitela wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismo Laitela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yemo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laitela has him pressed against the cage.

Yemo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Laitela 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laitela has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Yemo doesn't defend quickly enough and Laitela has managed to lock this one up! Can Yemo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laitela on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ismo Laitela!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Slutskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taalasmaa comes to the cage accompanied by Smurffit - Tunteisiin. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Taalasmaa
vs
Slutskaya

172 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Slutskaya!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slutskaya wants to clinch up but Taalasmaa keeps it at a distance.
Slutskaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Slutskaya moves out of range.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Slutskaya's body. Slutskaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slutskaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Slutskaya avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Slutskaya is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa jabs at Slutskaya's body.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense.

Slutskaya clinches.
Taalasmaa digs a right hand into Slutskaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slutskaya's gas tank.

Taalasmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taalasmaa lands a body shot.
Slutskaya looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slutskaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Taalasmaa finish him?

It looks like Ivan Slutskaya has been cut.
Taalasmaa scores with a hook to the body. Slutskaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slutskaya seems to have recovered his senses.
Slutskaya tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slutskaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slutskaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taalasmaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taalasmaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slutskaya doesn't seem bothered though.
Taalasmaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slutskaya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seppo Taalasmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taalasmaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taalasmaa connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taalasmaa, as that shot connected.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slutskaya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Slutskaya moves out of range.
Nice cross by Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Taalasmaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Slutskaya avoids the punch easily.
Taalasmaa is looking to wear down Slutskaya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taalasmaa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Taalasmaa duly obliges.
Slutskaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Taalasmaa finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.

Slutskaya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taalasmaa to the mat! Taalasmaa manages to get full guard.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep here but Slutskaya controlling him for the moment.
Taalasmaa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taalasmaa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Slutskaya is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looking to finish Slutskaya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Slutskaya!
Slutskaya can't escape the position.
Taalasmaa scoring with strikes but Slutskaya is staying in there.
Slutskaya is desperately trying to improve his position but Taalasmaa has a good base and remains in mount.
Slutskaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa cracks Slutskaya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slutskaya is trying to escape the mount.
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slutskaya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Taalasmaa. No joy for Slutskaya on that attempt.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Slutskaya off the cage and back into rage.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Slutskaya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slutskaya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taalasmaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slutskaya can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slutskaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taalasmaa scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slutskaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taalasmaa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slutskaya tries to pull guard but Taalasmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Slutskaya drops back down to his feet.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Slutskaya.
A shot in the inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to throw a body punch but Slutskaya avoids it by throwing Taalasmaa back against the cage.
Taalasmaa can't find room to land a body shot as Slutskaya controls the action.

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.
Slutskaya prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taalasmaa.

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

Slutskaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Slutskaya stalling against the cage.
Taalasmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Slutskaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Slutskaya won't allow it.
Taalasmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Slutskaya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slutskaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Slutskaya tries for a takedown. No joy.

Slutskaya breaks the clinch.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Slutskaya slips the punch.
Slutskaya ducks under a wild hook from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slutskaya is breathing heavily.
Slutskaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slutskaya tries to clinch but Taalasmaa moves out of range.
Slutskaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taalasmaa lands the left hand.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Slutskaya's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taalasmaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Slutskaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Slutskaya moves out of range.
Taalasmaa throws a combination. Slutskaya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slutskaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slutskaya tries to clinch up but Taalasmaa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taalasmaa scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa cracks Slutskaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slutskaya's cut.
That's time! Taalasmaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slutskaya tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slutskaya tries to move into range but Taalasmaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taalasmaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Slutskaya off the cage and back into rage.
Taalasmaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Slutskaya. Slutskaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Slutskaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taalasmaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taalasmaa scores with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa lands with a cross.
Taalasmaa punishes Slutskaya's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Taalasmaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taalasmaa connects with a jab.
Slutskaya tries to clinch but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivan Slutskaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Slutskaya's ribcage but misses.
Slutskaya shoots in and drives through. Taalasmaa sprawls well.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into Slutskaya's body.
Taalasmaa lands with a nice body punch.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa swings for the body but Slutskaya moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slutskaya avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya feints and then cracks Taalasmaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taalasmaa down.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown but Taalasmaa shows good takedown defense.
Taalasmaa punishes Slutskaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Slutskaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taalasmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slutskaya manages to avoid it.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slutskaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Slutskaya moves in looking to clinch but Taalasmaa pushes him off.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut. Slutskaya saw that one coming.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa trying to get back to full guard but Slutskaya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taalasmaa can't escape the position.
Slutskaya has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taalasmaa's face.
Slutskaya trying to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slutskaya lands a big elbow.
Taalasmaa is bucking up trying to escape but Slutskaya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slutskaya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Slutskaya landing shots from mount.
Taalasmaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taalasmaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slutskaya throwing shots but Taalasmaa is blocking nicely.
Taalasmaa is trying to stand up here but Slutskaya is controlling him well.
Taalasmaa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slutskaya'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.

A telegraphed right hand from Taalasmaa misses the target.

Slutskaya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slutskaya lands in his opponent's guard.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Slutskaya from controlling successfully.
Slutskaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taalasmaa is keeping the position for now.
Slutskaya looking to sit in guard and control but Taalasmaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Slutskaya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slutskaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slutskaya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taalasmaa has picked Slutskaya up and slammed him! Slutskaya can't keep hold of the triangle and Taalasmaa manages to pass to side control!
Taalasmaa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slutskaya some visible discomfort.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taalasmaa tries to advance to mount but can't.

Taalasmaa stands up.
Taalasmaa stuns Slutskaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slutskaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taalasmaa takes a swing at Slutskaya's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown.
Slutskaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taalasmaa swinging wilding here.
Slutskaya shoots for a double leg takedown but Taalasmaa sprawls well. He's pushed Slutskaya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Slutskaya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slutskaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa throws a lazy right hand but Slutskaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slutskaya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slutskaya.
Slutskaya throws a right hand that Taalasmaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Taalasmaa also avoids with ease.
A jab from Taalasmaa finds it's way through Slutskaya's defenses.
Slutskaya walks into a straight right hand from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Taalasmaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four 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.
A good leg kick by Slutskaya.
Slutskaya slips a jab from Taalasmaa.

Slutskaya gets a clinch.
Slutskaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Taalasmaa avoids the damage to the body.
Slutskaya blocking some punches.

Taalasmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa cracks a nice hook into Slutskaya's ribs.
Taalasmaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slutskaya shoots in and drives through. Taalasmaa sprawls well.

Slutskaya forces Taalasmaa back against the cage and clinches.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Slutskaya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Taalasmaa had his way with Ivan Slutskaya in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Slutskaya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Taalasmaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Slutskaya shoots for a double leg takedown but Taalasmaa sprawls well. He's pushed Slutskaya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Slutskaya slips the punch.
Taalasmaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Slutskaya's head.
Slutskaya avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taalasmaa thuds a left hand into Slutskaya's body.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slutskaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa lands a with a good body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Taalasmaa misses the jab.
Slutskaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taalasmaa swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slutskaya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slutskaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slutskaya misses with a takedown attempt - Taalasmaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seppo Taalasmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Slutskaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa tries to sprawl out of it but Slutskaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slutskaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taalasmaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands a nice hook to Slutskaya's body. Slutskaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taalasmaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slutskaya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Taalasmaa. No joy for Slutskaya on that attempt.
Taalasmaa throws a nice looking combination but Slutskaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slutskaya misses with a head kick.
Slutskaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taalasmaa lands with an overhand left.
Taalasmaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taalasmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Slutskaya is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taalasmaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slutskaya momentarily.
Slutskaya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Taalasmaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Slutskaya is just out of range.
Slutskaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taalasmaa cracks Slutskaya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slutskaya avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Seppo Taalasmaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slutskaya.
Taalasmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slutskaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Taalasmaa.

Slutskaya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taalasmaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Taalasmaa - that landed with a thud.

Slutskaya breaks the clinch.
Taalasmaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slutskaya at a distance.
Good exchange - Taalasmaa coming out on top.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Taalasmaa.
Ivan Slutskaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taalasmaa, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Seppo Taalasmaa!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Seppo Taalasmaa!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Seppo Taalasmaa!

Seppo Taalasmaa wins by unanimous decision!
Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!