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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farid Abdellaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STEEL PENN kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everything in it's right place. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

STEEL PENN
vs
Abdellaoui

186 cm
24
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr STEEL PENN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Farid Abdellaoui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STEEL PENN as he avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN slips under a jab from Abdellaoui.
Nice cross by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui walks into a stiff left hand from STEEL PENN.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdellaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdellaoui misses with a series of wild punches.
Abdellaoui moves in looking to clinch but STEEL PENN pushes him off.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.
A left and a right from STEEL PENN both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Abdellaoui or perhaps it was just good defense by STEEL PENN which made him look bad.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui walks into a jab.
STEEL PENN throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdellaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdellaoui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
Abdellaoui throws an off balance right hand
and Abdellaoui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdellaoui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
STEEL PENN pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdellaoui fails with a takedown attempt.
STEEL PENN 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.
STEEL PENN lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abdellaoui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
STEEL PENN scores with the left hand. Abdellaoui knows he should have avoided that one.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN lands with a right hand.
Abdellaoui misses with a wild body shot.
STEEL PENN lands a body shot.
STEEL PENN throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdellaoui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Abdellaoui shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdellaoui showed some decent athleticism there.
Abdellaoui looks gassed!
STEEL PENN tries to kick Abdellaoui off but Abdellaoui keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui wants to take a breather but STEEL PENN is having none of it.
Abdellaoui thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN is trying to stand back up but Abdellaoui is controlling him
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui wants to control but STEEL PENN is keeping him busy.
Abdellaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if STEEL PENN tries to get out of the position.
STEEL PENN is looking to escape.
Abdellaoui is nestled in close to STEEL PENN, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui is looking to take a break and control but STEEL PENN is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdellaoui lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
STEEL PENN is refusing to be controlled, as Abdellaoui sits in half guard.
Abdellaoui thows a huge punch but STEEL PENN dodges it nicely.
STEEL PENN keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdellaoui not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdellaoui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. STEEL PENN defending well though.

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.
Abdellaoui sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. STEEL PENN defending well though.
Abdellaoui is taking a breather. STEEL PENN says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abdellaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdellaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abdellaoui is figuring out what he wants to do next.
STEEL PENN blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdellaoui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr STEEL PENN dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Abdellaoui looks for a takedown but STEEL PENN sprawls well.
Abdellaoui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches up with STEEL PENN, looking for a takedown. Abdellaoui pushes STEEL PENN against the cage but STEEL PENN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but STEEL PENN is having none of it.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STEEL PENN as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdellaoui's head backwards.
Abdellaoui moves away from the strike by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
STEEL PENN throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abdellaoui shoots for a takedown but STEEL PENN saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
STEEL PENN throws a hook but Abdellaoui avoids it easily.
STEEL PENN lands with a nice body punch.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdellaoui shoots in for a double leg but STEEL PENN sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdellaoui is breathing heavily.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abdellaoui ducks right into an uppercut from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui ducks right into an uppercut from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui walks into a stiff left hand from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by STEEL PENN. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui takes one on the button.
Abdellaoui misses with a takedown attempt - STEEL PENN sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdellaoui's hands.
A jab from STEEL PENN finds it's way through Abdellaoui's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
Abdellaoui has a takedown stuffed.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Abdellaoui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abdellaoui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdellaoui shoots in and drives through. STEEL PENN sprawls well.
STEEL PENN connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
STEEL PENN connects with a crisp jab.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abdellaoui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdellaoui at a distance.
Nice cross by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdellaoui looks to score with a jab to the body but STEEL PENN is just out of range.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.

Abdellaoui drives through and clinches with STEEL PENN against the cage.
Abdellaoui is stalling here.
Abdellaoui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Abdellaoui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN prevents Abdellaoui from breaking the clinch.
Abdellaoui stalling against the cage.
Abdellaoui misses with a body punch.
Abdellaoui tries to stall but STEEL PENN uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui fails with the takedown.
Mr STEEL PENN is winning the standup battle so far.
STEEL PENN lands with a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN lands a body shot.
STEEL PENN throws a shot to the body.
Abdellaoui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abdellaoui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
STEEL PENN bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdellaoui's head backwards.
Abdellaoui takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdellaoui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abdellaoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but STEEL PENN swats him away and circles back towards the center.
STEEL PENN cracks Abdellaoui with a right hand to the side of the head.
STEEL PENN moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
STEEL PENN's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdellaoui under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui shoots in but STEEL PENN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
STEEL PENN connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
STEEL PENN dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN works the jab nicely.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui gets cracked with a nice right hand there by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands with an overhand left.
STEEL PENN digs a good hook to Abdellaoui's body.
STEEL PENN scores with a one two! Abdellaoui had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot that snaps Abdellaoui's head back.
Abdellaoui moves away from the strike by STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
STEEL PENN darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mr STEEL PENN is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdellaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but STEEL PENN moves away.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
STEEL PENN throws a shot from downtown. Abdellaoui moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts STEEL PENN, as that shot connected.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch up but STEEL PENN circles away and keeps his distance.
STEEL PENN connects with a single shot there.
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
STEEL PENN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
STEEL PENN slaps away a takedown attempt from Abdellaoui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
STEEL PENN jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr STEEL PENN dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

STEEL PENN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
STEEL PENN connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from STEEL PENN misses.
Abdellaoui tries to score a power double leg takedown but STEEL PENN sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdellaoui somewhat.
Abdellaoui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling STEEL PENN to score with a decent uppercut.
STEEL PENN lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abdellaoui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. STEEL PENN tries to avoid it but Abdellaoui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag STEEL PENN to the ground. STEEL PENN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
STEEL PENN scores with a hook.
STEEL PENN changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and STEEL PENN wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr STEEL PENN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Abdellaoui.
STEEL PENN lands with a nice body punch.
STEEL PENN lands a really nice looking cross but Abdellaoui seems unphased.
Abdellaoui on the wrong end of a nice hook.
STEEL PENN loads up on a big right hand but Abdellaoui slips the punch.
STEEL PENN lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
STEEL PENN scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdellaoui has time to react.
Abdellaoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
STEEL PENN connects with a body shot that sends Abdellaoui's belly button to the back.
STEEL PENN works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdellaoui has time to react.
Abdellaoui looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? STEEL PENN is fending him off so far but Abdellaoui persists. Nope, STEEL PENN circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
STEEL PENN lands a jab.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to the nose.
STEEL PENN getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
STEEL PENN jabs at Abdellaoui's body.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdellaoui. Abdellaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdellaoui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - STEEL PENN coming out on top.
STEEL PENN lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
STEEL PENN throws out a powerful jab.
STEEL PENN lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
STEEL PENN throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mr STEEL PENN is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN's corner calls for a 1-2. STEEL PENN obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdellaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around STEEL PENN's waist but STEEL PENN gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdellaoui off to one side.
Abdellaoui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
STEEL PENN lands with a straight right. Abdellaoui didn't see that one coming.
Abdellaoui slips a jab and a cross from STEEL PENN.
Abdellaoui is trying hard to land a takedown here. STEEL PENN sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
STEEL PENN lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdellaoui in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
STEEL PENN throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdellaoui on the side of the head.
STEEL PENN works Abdellaoui's body with a nice hook.
Abdellaoui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. STEEL PENN catches Abdellaoui right on the button with a cross.
Abdellaoui defending well as STEEL PENN loads up on a big left hand.
STEEL PENN lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
STEEL PENN scores with a jab to the body.
STEEL PENN misses with a looping left.
STEEL PENN cracks a nice hook into Abdellaoui's ribs.
Abdellaoui shoots for a takedown but STEEL PENN saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
STEEL PENN lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as STEEL PENN lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdellaoui doesn't seem phased though.
STEEL PENN thuds a left hand into Abdellaoui's body.
Abdellaoui gets cracked there but stands up to it.
STEEL PENN punishes Abdellaoui's body with a nice straight punch.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to Abdellaoui's midsection.
STEEL PENN's corner calls for a 1-2. STEEL PENN obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
STEEL PENN dips to his left and cracks Abdellaoui with an uppercut!
STEEL PENN cracks Abdellaoui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdellaoui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.
Abdellaoui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdellaoui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
STEEL PENN throws a looping overhand right but Abdellaoui ducks down to avoid it.
STEEL PENN with a hook.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice right hand.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice strike.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by STEEL PENN - just one landing.
STEEL PENN moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
STEEL PENN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdellaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from STEEL PENN.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from STEEL PENN finds it's target.
Abdellaoui closes the distance and clinches up with STEEL PENN, looking for a takedown. Abdellaoui pushes STEEL PENN against the cage but STEEL PENN circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
STEEL PENN stuffs the takedown.
STEEL PENN lands with a cross.
STEEL PENN lands a slapping body shot.
Abdellaoui drops his hands momentarily and STEEL PENN takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
STEEL PENN scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
STEEL PENN scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdellaoui doesn't seem bothered though.
STEEL PENN scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdellaoui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdellaoui there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
STEEL PENN throws a big shot that misses.
STEEL PENN lunges at Abdellaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdellaoui's hand.
STEEL PENN circles away from the clinch attempt.
STEEL PENN digs a good body shot into Abdellaoui's ribs.
STEEL PENN scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdellaoui drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
STEEL PENN ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
STEEL PENN is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdellaoui can do to turn this around?
Abdellaoui shoots in looking for a takedown. STEEL PENN tries to sprawl out of it but Abdellaoui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. STEEL PENN manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. STEEL PENN darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr STEEL PENN!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Schnackselhuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schnackselhuber
vs
Hernandez

182 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Chainsaw Shack
Chainsaw Shack

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfons Schnackselhuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnackselhuber throws a chopping leg kick but Hernandez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hernandez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schnackselhuber throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez fails with the takedown

and Schnackselhuber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Schnackselhuber throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez taking a bit of punishment here - Schnackselhuber scoring with strikes.
Schnackselhuber trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Schnackselhuber in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnackselhuber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Schnackselhuber wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Schnackselhuber in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hernandez prevents Schnackselhuber from moving into mount.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet here but Schnackselhuber is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hernandez's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Schnackselhuber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Schnackselhuber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
Schnackselhuber throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hernandez is trying to remain composed but Schnackselhuber is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Schnackselhuber lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Schnackselhuber lands punches and elbows.
Schnackselhuber struggling to keep hold of the position.
Schnackselhuber connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hernandez to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber tries to get the hooks in deep but Hernandez pushed the leg off.
Schnackselhuber lands a shot to the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Schnackselhuber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Schnackselhuber looking for the choke from the back.
Schnackselhuber lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Schnackselhuber.
Schnackselhuber lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hernandez.
Schnackselhuber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Schnackselhuber lands shots from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber punches Hernandez on the ear.
Schnackselhuber has Hernandez flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hernandez is covering up but some of the strikes from Schnackselhuber are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Schnackselhuber. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Schnackselhuber. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Schnackselhuber is punishing Hernandez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Schnackselhuber lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Schnackselhuber.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Schnackselhuber.
Schnackselhuber lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez breaks Schnackselhuber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Schnackselhuber pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Schnackselhuber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schnackselhuber unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnackselhuber lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schnackselhuber is landing with some decent strikes but Hernandez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schnackselhuber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Schnackselhuber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schnackselhuber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hernandez eats them both and turns towards Schnackselhuber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schnackselhuber throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Schnackselhuber lands a nice looking body shot.
Schnackselhuber dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Schnackselhuber lands a lovely overhand right.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Schnackselhuber finish him?
Schnackselhuber scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Schnackselhuber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schnackselhuber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Schnackselhuber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Schnackselhuber has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Schnackselhuber as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Schnackselhuber on the inside.
Schnackselhuber looking to throw knees to the head but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schnackselhuber.
Schnackselhuber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schnackselhuber.
Schnackselhuber lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.

Schnackselhuber breaks the clinch.
Schnackselhuber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schnackselhuber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schnackselhuber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schnackselhuber is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schnackselhuber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schnackselhuber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schnackselhuber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Schnackselhuber counters with a right hand to the body.
Schnackselhuber lands with a good body shot.
Schnackselhuber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schnackselhuber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Schnackselhuber counter with a right hand.
Schnackselhuber connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schnackselhuber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Schnackselhuber settles back down.
Schnackselhuber jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schnackselhuber throws a shot to the body.

Schnackselhuber darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Schnackselhuber with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Schnackselhuber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schnackselhuber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schnackselhuber is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Schnackselhuber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schnackselhuber has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schnackselhuber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber lands a big elbow.
Schnackselhuber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Schnackselhuber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Hernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schnackselhuber avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
A nice elbow there by Schnackselhuber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schnackselhuber dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!

Schnackselhuber clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Schnackselhuber.
Nice body punch from Schnackselhuber.
Schnackselhuber missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Schnackselhuber - that landed with a thud.
Schnackselhuber lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Schnackselhuber.

Schnackselhuber manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schnackselhuber connects with a body shot.

Schnackselhuber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schnackselhuber is in Hernandez's guard.
Schnackselhuber passes into half guard.
Schnackselhuber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schnackselhuber is landing with some decent strikes but Hernandez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Schnackselhuber looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Schnackselhuber dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Hernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Schnackselhuber lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schnackselhuber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hernandez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Schnackselhuber.

Schnackselhuber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hernandez taking shots to the head.
Schnackselhuber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Schnackselhuber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schnackselhuber scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
Schnackselhuber with the ground and pound from mount.
Schnackselhuber with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
Schnackselhuber dominating with strikes here.
Hernandez wants to control but Schnackselhuber is having none of it.
Schnackselhuber unloading with bombs!
Alfons Schnackselhuber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnackselhuber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Schnackselhuber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hernandez taking shots to the head.
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez can't escape the position.
Hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schnackselhuber scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hernandez?
Gabriel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfons Schnackselhuber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfons Schnackselhuber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schnackselhuber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfons Schnackselhuber!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Fun
vs
Gracie JR

200 cm
21
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Fun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie JR!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie JR is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fun.

It looks like Royce Gracie JR has been cut.
Fun swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie JR fails with the takedown

and Fun counters with a nice right hand that sends Gracie JR toppling to the canvas! Gracie JR scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fun finish him?!

Gracie JR is rocked!
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!
Fun throws a series of punches but Gracie JR moves out of range.
Gracie JR moves out of range of the strikes.
Fun misses with an uppercut. Gracie JR saw that one coming.
Gracie JR staying out of range there.
Fun connects with a looping right hand.
Dr Fun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gracie JR falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fun dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Fun!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imma Armoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miika Liukkonen's chin.

Armoff
vs
Liukkonen

181 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

NUT UP or SHUT UP (153q Rec. /$20)
Slam-or-Fist

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miika Liukkonen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liukkonen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armoff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armoff pushing down on Liukkonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Armoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Armoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liukkonen sees it coming and defends easily.

Armoff is trying to work for a kimura but Liukkonen is defending well.

Armoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Armoff is trying to work for a kimura but Liukkonen is defending well.
Armoff tries to pass to full mount but Liukkonen defends it.

Armoff is working for a kimura but Liukkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Armoff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liukkonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armoff advances position into side control!
Liukkonen sneaks back into half guard.

Armoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Armoff is working for a submission of some sort.
Liukkonen is holding on to half guard well.

Armoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liukkonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armoff's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armoff is in bad spot here.
Liukkonen throwing sloppy strikes.
Armoff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Armoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liukkonen pulls his head out easily.
Armoff is breathing heavily.
Armoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armoff defending well though.

Liukkonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Liukkonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liukkonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
You get the feeling that Armoff really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Armoff blocking the ground and pound.
Armoff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liukkonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Armoff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Armoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liukkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liukkonen's back!
Liukkonen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armoff goes for an armbar but Liukkonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Liukkonen.

Liukkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liukkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liukkonen throwing strikes from guard but Armoff blocks nicely.
Armoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Armoff is looking to stand up but Liukkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Armoff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armoff is trying to keep Liukkonen in close.
Armoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Imma Armoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armoff has his takedown stuffed
and Liukkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Armoff tries to keep at a distance but Liukkonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Armoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liukkonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armoff can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imma Armoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Liukkonen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Armoff is looking to improve his position.
Armoff is working hard here to advance position.
Armoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liukkonen thows a huge punch but Armoff dodges it nicely.
Liukkonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armoff is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liukkonen slips a nice elbow through Armoff's hands, connecting with Armoff's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armoff tries to get to full guard but Liukkonen has control of the leg.
Liukkonen wants to take a breather but Armoff is having none of it.
Liukkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armoff kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Liukkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armoff's head.
Armoff is in trouble now - Liukkonen has advanced to mount!
Armoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Armoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liukkonen misses with a head shot.
Liukkonen content just to control the position here.
Armoff is looking to improve his position but Liukkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Liukkonen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Armoff to take his back!
Armoff covering up well under a series of strikes from Liukkonen.
Armoff is trying to break free.
Liukkonen lands a shot to the head.
Liukkonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff can't escape the position.
Armoff tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Armoff can't escape the position.

Liukkonen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Armoff is surviving well by controlling Liukkonen's body position as best he can.
Armoff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armoff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Liukkonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Liukkonen is looking for a kimura but Armoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liukkonen to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Liukkonen.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.
Armoff throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miika Liukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armoff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liukkonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miika Liukkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Armoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Armoff shoots and misses

so Liukkonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liukkonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Armoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Armoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liukkonen defends it easily.
Armoff 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.
Armoff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liukkonen!

Armoff goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Liukkonen is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liukkonen pushes down on Armoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff trying to control but Liukkonen postures up.
Armoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liukkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liukkonen's back!

Armoff is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Liukkonen is defending well though. Armoff let's go of the attempt for now.
Liukkonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Armoff's guard. Nice work there by Liukkonen.
Liukkonen landing some decent shots from guard.

Armoff pushes Liukkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Liukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miika Liukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liukkonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Armoff squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Armoff regains half guard.
Liukkonen prevents Armoff from improving his position.
Liukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armoff defending well though.
Armoff trying to hold on to Liukkonen's head to control him but Liukkonen postures up.
Liukkonen prevents Armoff from improving his position.
Armoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liukkonen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liukkonen pulls his head out easily.
Liukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liukkonen wants to pass the guard but Armoff is defending well.
Armoff tries to kick Liukkonen off but Liukkonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Armoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Armoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armoff tries to get to full guard but Liukkonen has control of the leg.
Liukkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Liukkonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.
Liukkonen uses his free foot to push down on Armoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Armoff.
Poor strikes thrown by Liukkonen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Liukkonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Armoff?
Armoff wants to hold on but Liukkonen pushes him away.
Liukkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armoff working to try and regain half guard.
Liukkonen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Armoff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liukkonen's guard.
Armoff wants to pass the guard but Liukkonen is keeping the position.
Armoff won't allow Liukkonen to sweep him here.
Armoff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Liukkonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liukkonen is keeping the position for now.

Liukkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Armoff 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liukkonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Armoff drops back looking for a leg! Liukkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liukkonen manages to kick Armoff off! Armoff jumps back into Liukkonen's guard.
Liukkonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Armoff!
Liukkonen prevents Armoff from getting the reversal.
Armoff wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armoff rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armoff moves into full guard.
Armoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Armoff, not yet.
Liukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liukkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Armoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liukkonen defends well.
Liukkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Armoff has wrist control.
Liukkonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liukkonen preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liukkonen drops back looking for a leg! Armoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armoff manages to kick Liukkonen off! Liukkonen jumps back into Armoff's guard.
Liukkonen postures up.
Liukkonen trying to control but Armoff is working from the bottom.
Armoff wants to stand but Liukkonen is controlling the position.
Liukkonen slips nicely into half guard.
Liukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armoff defending well though.
Liukkonen trying to mount his opponent but Armoff defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.

Armoff looking for submissions off his back.

Liukkonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armoff is just riding it out for now. Liukkonen eventually gives up the hold.
Liukkonen thows a huge punch but Armoff dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Miika Liukkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Armoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liukkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Armoff 's knee.
Armoff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liukkonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liukkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Armoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Liukkonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armoff's half guard.
Liukkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armoff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Armoff actively working from the bottom here.
Armoff is staying active underneath Liukkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liukkonen connects with a nice short shot to Armoff's temple.
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.
Liukkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armoff keeps working.
Armoff wants to control but Liukkonen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liukkonen works his way into full mount!
Liukkonen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Liukkonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armoff is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Armoff that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armoff is trying desperately to improve position.
Armoff is trying to stand.
Imma Armoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liukkonen looking to isolate an arm here. Armoff doesn't see it coming and as Liukkonen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Liukkonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miika Liukkonen!
Miika Liukkonen is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dim Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pimpin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mir
vs
Yap

190 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dim Mir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Yap!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap ducks right into an uppercut from Mir.
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Mir.
Mir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mir counters with an outside leg kick.
Yap scores with a hook to the body. Mir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yap swinging wildly here.
Mir gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mir lands a head shot.
Mir misses with a combination
and Yap counters with a straight that turns Mir's legs to rubber! Yap pushes forward with more strikes and Mir goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yap!
James Yap is the new light heavyweight champion!