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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Edwinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwinsson comes to the cage accompanied by M by Ayumi Hamasaki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edwinsson
vs
Bongo

200 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 18 - 0

190 cm
21
273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Edwinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Coco Bongo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo dives in and grabs Edwinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwinsson pushes down on Bongo's head and hops out.
Coco Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwinsson as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Coco Bongo has been cut.

Edwinsson forces Bongo back against the cage and clinches.
Edwinsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Edwinsson lands a takedown into guard.
Edwinsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwinsson is working Bongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwinsson thows a big elbow that misses.

Bongo looking for a guillotine here but Edwinsson defends easily.
Bongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edwinsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwinsson is trying to stand back up but Bongo is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo trying to control from half guard but Edwinsson is working away.
Edwinsson is trying to stand back up but Bongo is controlling him
Edwinsson is staying active underneath Bongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edwinsson trying to hold on to Bongo's head to control him but Bongo postures up.
Bongo works his way into full mount!

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

Bongo has an active guard here but Edwinsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Bongo is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwinsson wants to pass the guard but Bongo is defending well.

Bongo looking for submissions off his back.
Bongo tries to roll over but Edwinsson keeps him under control.
Edwinsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bongo is pressing down on Edwinsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bongo is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwinsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bongo!
Edwinsson cracks Bongo 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.
Bongo regains half guard.
Edwinsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bongo defending well though.
Bongo is not content to let Edwinsson control the position.
Bongo gets back to full guard.

Bongo is working an open guard so Edwinsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bongo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwinsson has Bongo pulled in close to control his posture.

Edwinsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bongo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnus Edwinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Bongo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bongo clinches up with Edwinsson and pushes him back against the cage.

Edwinsson has picked Bongo up - he's going for a ride! Edwinsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bongo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Edwinsson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Edwinsson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bongo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Edwinsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Edwinsson!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Peach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Silvain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Silvain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Peach's chin.

Peach
vs
Silvain

187 cm
25
221 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Peach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Silvain!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvain throws a sloppy head kick and Peach moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvain doesn't manage to clinch there - Peach circles away.
Peach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peach misses with a wild combination.

Silvain clinches.
Silvain landing knees to the head.

It looks like Danny Peach has been cut.
Silvain prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silvain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peach blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silvain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peach taking a breather.
Silvain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvain is pushing Peach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silvain misses with a knee to the head.
Silvain slows down the pace here.
Silvain with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvain tries to land a knee to the head but Peach blocks with his arms.
Peach has Silvain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silvain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peach is working for takedown but Silvain is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Peach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silvain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silvain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiago Silvain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvain closes the distance but Peach moves to the side
and Peach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silvain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silvain is looking to clinch but Peach is avoiding it.
Silvain dodges the punch combination from Peach.
Peach throws a nice looking combination but Silvain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silvain throws a head kick but Peach moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peach throws a body punch but Silvain moves out of range.
Silvain doesn't manage to clinch there - Peach circles away.
Peach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silvain throws a head kick but Peach moves out of range.
Silvain doesn't manage to clinch there - Peach circles away.

Silvain pushes Peach up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvain holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Silvain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peach throws a series of punches but Silvain moves out of range.
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.

Silvain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silvain stops a takedown attempt from Peach.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Silvain breaks from the clinch.
Silvain is looking to clinch but Peach is avoiding it.
Peach misses with a takedown attempt - Silvain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown by Peach or perhaps it was just good defense by Silvain which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvain throws a head kick but Peach moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Tiago Silvain has been cut.
Silvain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peach throws out the jab.
Silvain is looking to clinch.
Peach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Silvain dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Peach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvain wants to clinch
and Peach counters with a nice uppercut.
Peach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silvain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvain is looking to clinch but Peach is avoiding it.
Silvain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peach has a takedown stuffed.

Silvain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silvain tries to stall but Peach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silvain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvain lands a knee to the head.
Silvain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Silvain breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peach misses with the combination.
Silvain wants to clinch.
Silvain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiago Silvain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silvain doesn't seem bothered though.
Peach misses with a few strikes there.
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silvain circles away quickly and effectively.
Peach throws a right and a left that Silvain avoids nicely.
Peach throws a series of punches but Silvain avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvain throws a head kick that misses.
Silvain tries to clinch but Peach moves out of range.
Peach throws a hook but Silvain blocks it.
Peach lands a lovely overhand right.
Peach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvain is looking to clinch but Peach is avoiding it.
Silvain tries to clinch but Peach is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silvain drives through and clinches with Peach against the cage.
Silvain missing with knees to the body.

Silvain breaks the clinch.
Silvain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Silvain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peach has Silvain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silvain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Peach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Silvain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peach.
Peach takes a knee to the side of the body.

Silvain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peach swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Silvain clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silvain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silvain tries to close the distance and clinch but Peach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Peach shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silvain is trying to defend but Peach finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peach stops Silvain from getting back to his feet.

Peach 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.
Silvain is trying to stand.
Peach is pressing down on Silvain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silvain is holding on for now.

Peach is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silvain manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peach misses with a few strikes there.
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silvain is looking to clinch.
Peach swinging wildly here.
Silvain wants to clinch up but Peach keeps it at a distance.
Peach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Silvain drives through and clinches with Peach against the cage.
Silvain stalling the fight.
Peach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiago Silvain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silvain breaks from the clinch.

Peach gets tackled into the cage by Silvain. Silvain maintains the clinch.
Peach takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Silvain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Silvain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Peach misses.
Silvain tries a head kick but it misses.

Silvain lands a big head kick that sends Peach tumbling to the mat! Silvain takes a step backwards and waves Peach back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Peach is rocked!
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Peach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvain. That one must have hurt.

Silvain has closed the distance and engaged Peach in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silvain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silvain is looking to clinch but Peach is avoiding it.
Silvain moves in looking to clinch but Peach pushes him off.
Silvain is looking to clinch.
Silvain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvain tries to clinch up but Peach circles away and keeps his distance.
Peach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Silvain.

Silvain rushes Peach and presses him up against the cage.
Silvain scores with a knee to the head.

Danny Peach's cut is getting worse.

Silvain manages to break the clinch.
Silvain fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle, before Silvain throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Peach's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Silvain lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tiago Silvain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diao's choice of entrance music: 半斤八兩. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Robinson
vs
Diao

181 cm
26
164 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

173 cm
27
159 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson prevents Diao from getting back to his feet.
Diao is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Diao from getting back to his feet.
Robinson trying to control but Diao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robinson 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Diao is working from the bottom.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diao defends it well.

Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Diao wants to get back to his feet.
Diao tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diao is looking to get back to is feet but Robinson passes into side control.
Diao is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diao is looking for a sweep.

Diao throws Robinson to one side and escapes!
A slow jab from Diao misses its intended target.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Diao throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diao counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Diao looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Diao. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diao.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Diao.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diao sprawls well. Diao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Diao throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Diao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diao but Diao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Diao takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Kai Diao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diao tries to land a front kick but Robinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Diao darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Diao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Diao.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Diao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Diao circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Diao leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Diao, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Diao against the cage but Diao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diao but Diao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diao's waist but Diao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Diao sprawls well.
Sambo Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diao as Robinson shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diao. Robinson shrugs it off though.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Diao sprawls well.
Robinson tries to clinch but Diao is having none of it.
Kai Diao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diao lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Diao cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diao throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Diao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diao digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Diao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.

Diao rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Diao tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao landing knees to the body.
Diao digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diao lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diao throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.
Diao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sambo Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diao rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diao effectively controlling the action here.
Diao lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Diao sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow Robinson down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Diao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Robinson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Robinson dives in and grabs Diao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diao pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diao finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Diao connects with a looping right hand.
Diao is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Diao lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Diao throws a quick inside leg kick.

Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diao trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson works over Diao with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diao has wrist control.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diao has wrist control.
Diao keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Diao wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diao trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.

Robinson is trying for a kimura here. Diao looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Robinson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Robinson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kelly
vs
Garnett

192 cm
25
277 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

199 cm
30
233 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garnett throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly moves out of range as Garnett strikes.
A shot to the body from Kelly misses
and Garnett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garnett lands a high kick!

It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Garnett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Garnett is just out of range.
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garnett is out of range.
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!
Jab by Garnett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moves out of range as Garnett throws a body kick.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garnett lands with a cross.
Garnett connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garnett. That's going to slow Kelly down.
Garnett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garnett connects with an inside leg kick.
Garnett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Garnett lands a front kick.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garnett misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garnett.
Garnett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garnett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garnett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Garnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garnett misses with a head kick.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garnett.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelvin Garnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garnett feints and then cracks Kelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelly down.
Kelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garnett.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Garnett counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Garnett. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett scores with a head kick. Kelly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kelly. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Garnett.
Garnett with a jab.

Jesse Kelly's cut is getting worse.
A shot to the liver by Garnett. Beautiful body shot.
Garnett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Garnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garnett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garnett, right into the meat.
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Garnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garnett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garnett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Garnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Garnett digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
Garnett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kelly rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Garnett.
Garnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garnett misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garnett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Garnett.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garnett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garnett.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Garnett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garnett lands the left hand.
Kelvin Garnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garnett lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garnett at a distance.
Garnett throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnett tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jesse Kelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garnett sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Garnett.
Garnett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelly will feel that in the morning.
Garnett's corner calls for a 1-2. Garnett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garnett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Garnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Garnett throws out a powerful jab.

Jeez, Jesse Kelly's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Garnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Kelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelvin Garnett!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

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

Kukko
vs
Atkinson

185 cm
27
194 lbs
13 - 5 - 2

180 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses the shot to the body.
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Kukko loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson tries to clinch up.

Atkinson clinches up with Kukko and pushes him back against the cage.
Kukko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kukko drops back down to his feet.

Kukko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kukko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atkinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kukko is proving hard to escape from.

Kukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kukko looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko.
Atkinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Kukko has Atkinson pulled in close to control his posture.

Kukko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kukko wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukko looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.

Kukko has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Kukko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kukko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kukko working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
Kukko working a defensive guard here.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Atkinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkinson misses with a body kick.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but Kukko moved away.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Atkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukko. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Atkinson moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.

Atkinson drives through and clinches with Kukko against the cage.
Atkinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Atkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kukko blocks a body shot from Atkinson.
Atkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kukko controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkinson gets through Kukko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Atkinson tries to throw a body punch but Kukko avoids it by throwing Atkinson back against the cage.
Kukko prevents a body shot from Atkinson.
Atkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Kukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkinson walks away with a smile on his face. Kukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkinson throws a low kick but Kukko avoids it.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko stuns Atkinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James Atkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atkinson - that will leave a mark!
Atkinson wants to clinch.

Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Atkinson to the ground. Kukko is now in Atkinson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson wants to stand but Kukko is controlling the position.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Atkinson blocks nicely.
Kukko trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Kukko stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko with the ground and pound but Atkinson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kukko wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kukko is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Atkinson's thigh. Atkinson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kukko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Atkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
That's time! Kukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Atkinson scores with a head kick. Kukko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kukko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukko throws a jab when Atkinson was well out of range.
Atkinson blocks a low kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkinson tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkinson to the ground. Atkinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid body kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
Kukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko misses with the combination.
A cross from Kukko lands.
Atkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Kukko moves out of range easily.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson staying out of range there.
Kukko cracks Atkinson with a good jab.
Kukko misses with a wild combination.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Atkinson checks it.
Atkinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Kukko cracks a nice hook into Atkinson's ribs.
Atkinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko misses with a body kick.
Atkinson blocks the body kick.
Atkinson misses with a kick to the body.
Kukko dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Kukko's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kukko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kukko looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkinson throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkinson manages to avoid it.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Atkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson looks to land a body kick but Kukko moved away.
Atkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Atkinson moves out of range as Kukko throws a body kick.
Kukko has a takedown stuffed.
Atkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kukko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atkinson to the mat! Atkinson manages to get full guard.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to stand but Kukko is controlling the position.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough.
Atkinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkinson.
Atkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko misses with a hook
and Atkinson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kukko really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Atkinson.
I think Atkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Atkinson!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craigie Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bee
vs
McDonald

182 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
163 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craigie Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Bee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Bee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bee swivels and escapes.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Bee.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Bee looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
McDonald checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee misses with a looping left.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee fails with the takedown.
McDonald lands with a hook. Bee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Bee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Bee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craigie Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Bee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee lands with a nice body punch.
Bee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee misses with a straight right.
Bee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bee tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bee to the ground. Bee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Bee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee slips a jab from McDonald.
Bee misses with a double jab.
Bee thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Bee didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

McDonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald scoring with punches from side control.
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bee gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Bee is having none of it.
Bee wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Bee is working from the bottom.
Bee trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is trying to control. Bee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Bee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Bee throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bee circles away.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craigie Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bee wants it to stay on the feet.
Bee looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Bee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bee moves out of range as McDonald strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bee avoids it really well and circles away.
McDonald jabs at Bee's body.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Bee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McDonald 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. This is the final round!

Bee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bee under the eye.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bee as he jumps to the side.
McDonald throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from McDonald misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bee rather than just go for the knockout.
Bee leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Bee. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Craigie Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy McDonald.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bee throws out the jab.
Craigie Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bee tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bee as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Bee catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Bee.
McDonald slips a jab from Bee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald dives in and grabs Bee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bee pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bee's hands.
Bee swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Bee tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Bee misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bee misses.
Bee moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald works over Bee's head and body with a nice combination.

Bee is rocked!
McDonald throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bee - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy McDonald!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenkins (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.

Zoidberg
vs
Jenkins

190 cm
27
222 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
219 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leeroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zoidberg misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Zoidberg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range and Zoidberg settles back down.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up.
Zoidberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Zoidberg as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Zoidberg.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Zoidberg avoids it.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoidberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Jenkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Zoidberg in the body.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Zoidberg thows a leg kick but Jenkins checks it
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Zoidberg checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Jenkins is predictable there
and Zoidberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
John Zoidberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins tried to score with a low kick but Zoidberg checks it.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoidberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zoidberg wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins lands a leg kick that knocks Zoidberg off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zoidberg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jenkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Zoidberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Zoidberg.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Zoidberg clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zoidberg prevents it.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Leeroy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Zoidberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leeroy Jenkins.

Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zoidberg uses from the top position.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jenkins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leeroy Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jenkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zoidberg checks a leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Zoidberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zoidberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zoidberg avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zoidberg checks a leg kick.
Zoidberg throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Zoidberg's leg but Zoidberg calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to land a body kick

and Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Zoidberg working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick
and Zoidberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Zoidberg throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Zoidberg only half commits.
Zoidberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoidberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
John Zoidberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leeroy Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Zoidberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Zoidberg tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zoidberg is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Zoidberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenkins.
Zoidberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Zoidberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoidberg has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Zoidberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leeroy Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zoidberg tries to land a body kick
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.

Zoidberg gets a clinch.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Zoidberg has the dominant position.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zoidberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Zoidberg takes it in his stride.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoidberg avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Leeroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zoidberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Zoidberg moved away.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zoidberg counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee.
Leeroy Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg misses with a body kick.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to slow Zoidberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoidberg blocks the leg kick.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoidberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Zoidberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Zoidberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg wants to land a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but Zoidberg avoids it.
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Zoidberg sees coming a mile off.
Zoidberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Zoidberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zoidberg!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zoidberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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 John Zoidberg.
I think Zoidberg 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Zoidberg!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktors Bricis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bricis
vs
Okiro

191 cm
25
208 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

200 cm
24
219 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Bricis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bricis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okiro scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Okiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Bricis fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktors Bricis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Okiro.

It looks like Viktors Bricis has been cut.
Okiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro takes one to the chin there.
Bricis misses with a hook
and Okiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Bricis circles away.
Bricis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bricis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bricis checks a leg kick.
Bricis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricis throws an off balance right hand
and Okiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bricis misses the shot to the body.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bricis looks to throw the jab but Okiro is out of range.
Okiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Okiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bricis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okiro lands a shot to the body.
Bricis lands an uppercut.
Okiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bricis or not.
Bricis misses with a punch to the body.
Bricis is looking to control Okiro's arms but Okiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bricis has his back to the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Bricis to work.
Okiro cracks Bricis with a nice body shot.
Bricis is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro lands a shot to the body.
Okiro lands a body shot.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Okiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Okiro.
A short body shot lands from Okiro as the two fighters clinch.
Okiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okiro lands a left hand.

Bricis is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Okiro as the two fighters clinch.
Okiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Oh Bricis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Viktors Bricis's cut is getting worse.
Okiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bricis or not.
Okiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okiro working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okiro.
Okiro lands a big right hand! Bricis is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyon Okiro!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ruanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickhard Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ruanti
vs
Smith

187 cm
26
205 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

185 cm
28
223 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe

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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ruanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruanti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a head kick but Ruanti moves out of range.
Rickhard Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ruanti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruanti scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Ruanti lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruanti missing with knees to the body.
Ruanti can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to stall but Ruanti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruanti lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ruanti is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith stalling the fight.
Ruanti lands a right hand.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ruanti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruanti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruanti scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Rickhard Smith has been cut.
Ruanti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Ruanti improves position.
Ruanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Ruanti avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ruanti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ruanti controls the action.
Ruanti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Ruanti.
Ruanti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Ruanti.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruanti can pounce on him.
Daniel Ruanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruanti feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith looks gassed!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruanti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruanti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith shoots in but Ruanti avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ruanti clinches.
Ruanti avoiding damage.
Ruanti tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ruanti misses with some punches.

Ruanti breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Ruanti tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a body punch but Ruanti moves out of range.
Good work by Ruanti as he checks the leg kick.
Ruanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Ruanti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ruanti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruanti slips a straight right by Smith.
Ruanti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Ruanti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!

Ruanti drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Ruanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruanti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruanti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ruanti.

That has opened up Rickhard Smith's cut even more.
A short right from Ruanti.
Ruanti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruanti blocks a body shot from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ruanti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Ruanti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.

Ruanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruanti cracks Smith with a good jab.
Ruanti cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruanti counters with a leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruanti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruanti.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruanti can pounce on him.
Ruanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

The cut above Rickhard Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruanti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruanti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruanti feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruanti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ruanti breaks the clinch.

Ruanti has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ruanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ruanti.

Ruanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses the jab.
Ruanti connects with a high kick.
Ruanti connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruanti.
Ruanti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruanti misses with a head kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Ruanti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruanti is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Ruanti stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruanti scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruanti.
Ruanti scores with a head kick.
Ruanti tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruanti connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruanti.
Ruanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruanti cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruanti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Rickhard Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Ruanti.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ruanti punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.

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

Smith is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rickhard Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Ruanti!
Daniel Ruanti retains his light heavyweight title!