GAMMA: Contenders #148 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Guyovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by Darude- Sandstorm. Guyovich has chosen The Russian Song as his entrance music. Pj Benn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benn
vs
Guyovich

189 cm
31
210 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

200 cm
27
221 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Guyovich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Benn lands a left and a right that send Guyovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Benn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Guyovich is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn throws a series of punches but Guyovich avoids them all with ease.
Guyovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Benn finish him?
Guyovich throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benn drops Guyovich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Guyovich! Benn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pj Benn!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Larinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Irons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Irons
vs
Larinov

195 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Irons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Larinov - just one landing.
Irons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters with a one-two to the body.
Larinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larinov swings widly with a right hand
and Irons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Irons as he connects with a hook.
Larinov tries to bum rush Irons with a series of wild strikes but Irons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Irons both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larinov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larinov.
Irons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larinov misses with a wild body shot.
Irons tries to bum rush Larinov with a series of wild strikes but Larinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larinov throws a jab when Irons was well out of range.
Igor Larinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larinov throws a right hand that Irons ducks under and follows up with a left that Irons also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Larinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irons.
No luck for Larinov with that takedown attempt.
Irons throws a series of punches but Larinov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Larinov - just one landing.
Larinov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Irons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larinov.
Irons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larinov back to the cage. Irons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Irons.
Larinov misses with an uppercut.
Larinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irons lands with a hook. Larinov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bobby Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larinov lands a jab to Irons's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Irons misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Irons works Larinov's body with a nice hook.
Larinov throws a lazy right hand but Irons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larinov.
Irons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Larinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobby Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Larinov.
Larinov looks gassed!
Irons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Irons.
Larinov misses with a wild combination.
Irons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irons lands a head shot.
Irons throws a right and a left that Larinov avoids nicely.
Irons looks to land a combination but Larinov avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov throws a hook to the side of Irons's head but Irons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irons cracks Larinov with an open hand slap.
Irons connects with a body shot.
Larinov fails to land the takedown.
Larinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irons.
Larinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Irons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Irons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larinov eats them both and turns towards Irons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larinov throws out a loose jab but Irons uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Irons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larinov throws a wild body kick that Irons sees coming a mile off.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Larinov tries to move into range but Irons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irons lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Irons.
Irons connects with a body shot that sends Larinov's belly button to the back.
Larinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irons moves away.
Irons scores with the left hand. Larinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Irons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larinov misses with a combination
and Irons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irons is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheers as Irons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larinov doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Irons dominated that round.
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.

Irons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irons avoids a kick to the body.
Irons throws a series of strikes that have Larinov backpedaling.
Irons walks into a left hand.
Irons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larinov backs up against the cage.
Larinov tries to bum rush Irons with a series of wild strikes but Irons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larinov ducks right into an uppercut from Irons.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larinov thinking.
Irons throws a series of punches but Larinov moves out of range.
Larinov throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Irons lands with an overhand left.
Larinov tries to clinch there but Irons circles away.
Larinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larinov backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons misses with a double jab.
Irons lands an overhand right.
Larinov throws a shot from downtown. Irons moves away and avoids it.
Irons lands a jab to Larinov's midsection.
Larinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Irons there.

Larinov has Irons up against the cage in a clinch.
Larinov is trying to break free.

Irons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larinov circles away quickly and effectively.
Larinov catches Irons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Irons misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larinov dodges the punch combination from Irons.
Larinov misses with a few strikes there.
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobby Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larinov misses the shot to the body.
Irons ducks under a wild hook from Larinov.
Larinov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Irons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Larinov.
Larinov looks for the body kick but Irons saw that one coming.
Irons slips under a jab from Larinov.
Larinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irons duly obliges.
Irons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irons lands a jab to Larinov's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons cracks Larinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Irons moves out of range.
Irons lands with an uppercut that bounces Larinov off the cage and back into range.
Irons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larinov misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Irons. Those never looked like landing.
Irons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larinov dodges the punch combination from Irons.
A big right from Larinov misses.
Larinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Irons dodges the punch combination from Larinov.
Larinov looks to throw the jab but Irons is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws a series of punches but Larinov moves out of range.
Good work by Irons as he checks the leg kick.
Larinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Larinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
A jab from Irons does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larinov.
Nice shot lands for Irons.
Irons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larinov scores with a body shot.
Irons slips a jab from Larinov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irons connects with a looping right hand.
Larinov tries to clinch but Irons moves out of range.
Irons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irons misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larinov misses with a combination
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larinov misses with a hook. Irons ducked under it nicely.
Irons throws a right hand that Larinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Larinov also avoids with ease.
Larinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irons moves away.
Larinov misses with a few strikes there.
Larinov throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
Larinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larinov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Irons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Irons throws a right and a left that Larinov avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Larinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larinov.
Larinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larinov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irons slips a jab from Larinov.
Irons throws a series of strikes that have Larinov backpedaling.
Larinov darts in trying to clinch
and Irons counters with a stiff right hand.
Irons scores with the left hand. Larinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Irons slips a jab and a cross from Larinov.
Irons scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larinov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons scores with a one two! Larinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irons swats away the attempt to clinch by Larinov.
Irons lands a head shot.
Irons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Larinov. Those never looked like landing.
Larinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Irons scores with a one two! Larinov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irons misses with the combination.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov throws out a leg kick but Irons moves out of range and Larinov only half commits.
Larinov takes one to the side of the head.
Irons works the jab nicely.
Larinov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irons lands a two punch combo.
Irons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irons throws a series of punches but Larinov avoids them all with ease.

Larinov clinches with his opponent.

Larinov breaks the clinch.
Irons swings for the body but Larinov moves out of range.
Larinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irons defends it nicely.
Irons circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Irons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Larinov slips a jab and a cross from Irons.
Larinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Larinov is looking to land body kicks.
Irons throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Larinov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irons connects with a single shot there.
Larinov misses with a wild combination.
Igor Larinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irons lands a two punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Bobby Irons!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bobby Irons!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bobby Irons!

Bobby Irons wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. 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.

Kralaiev
vs
Law

191 cm
29
240 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

190 cm
30
270 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law tries for a takedown but Kralaiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kralaiev's waist but Kralaiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.

Kralaiev scores with a takedown into Law's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kralaiev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralaiev is one step ahead there.
Kralaiev wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kralaiev throws a strike but Law rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Kralaiev blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kralaiev is on top in guard.
Kralaiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralaiev wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kralaiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.

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

Kralaiev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kralaiev has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Kralaiev wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Law wants to stand but Kralaiev is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kralaiev manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law working some strikes from top position.
Kralaiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Kralaiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kralaiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law postures up.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Kralaiev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Kralaiev with a solid left hand.

It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut.

Kralaiev has his feet on Law's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Law tries to clinch but Kralaiev moves out of range.
Law misses with a wild combination.

Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralaiev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Kralaiev sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Kralaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Law.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Law is defended easily by Kralaiev.
Law wants to clinch.
Kralaiev throws a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law tries to clinch there but Kralaiev circles away.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robbie Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralaiev throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Kralaiev. No joy for Law on that attempt.

Kralaiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kralaiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Law trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kralaiev throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Kralaiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Law controlling the position.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.

Kralaiev gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kralaiev sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kralaiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Kralaiev's temple.
Kralaiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Law is in bad spot here.
Kralaiev wants to control the position but Law frees himself and scrambles - Kralaiev manages to regain control in side control.
Law manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kralaiev drops an elbow to the side of Law's head.
Kralaiev is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Kralaiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Law knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law landing strikes from the bottom.
Robbie Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kralaiev defends it easily.
Kralaiev trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.

Kralaiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kralaiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Law has wrist control.
Kralaiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Law looking for a guillotine here but Kralaiev defends easily.
Law has a closed guard, preventing Kralaiev from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Law has his feet on Kralaiev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Law forces Kralaiev back against the cage and clinches.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Kralaiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kralaiev trying to land knees to the body.
Law is trying to pull guard but Kralaiev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivan Kralaiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Law.
Kralaiev stops a takedown attempt from Law.
Kralaiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kralaiev tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Kralaiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kralaiev takes the fight into the clinch.

Law breaks the clinch.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kralaiev swivels and escapes.
Kralaiev is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Kralaiev pushes him off.
Kralaiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kralaiev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law throws a lazy body kick
and Kralaiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Law's knee momentarily.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kralaiev.
Law is looking to clinch but Kralaiev is avoiding it.
Kralaiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Law clinches.
Law stalling in the clinch but Kralaiev improves position.

Kralaiev breaks the clinch.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law looks to land a left hand but Kralaiev moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice cross by Kralaiev.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kralaiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Law closes the distance and clinches.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kralaiev's efforts to push away.
Kralaiev scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Robbie Law has been cut.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kralaiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralaiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralaiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kralaiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Law is out of range.
Kralaiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Law checks it well.
Kralaiev circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law tries to bum rush Kralaiev with a series of wild strikes but Kralaiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kralaiev misses with a body kick.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Kralaiev pushes him off.

Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Kralaiev is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Kralaiev is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kralaiev is trying to stand.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kralaiev's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law prevents Kralaiev from standing back up.
Kralaiev trying to control here.

Law has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kralaiev defend it? Law steps over the head and cranks it - Kralaiev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Law!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Law!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Nickatina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickatina is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andre Nickatina ~ Blood In My Hair . Jamalski Ramirezovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ramirezovic
vs
Nickatina

193 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Nickatina!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirezovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirezovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nickatina ducks under a wild hook from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirezovic avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

Nickatina is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nickatina right on the button. Nickatina goes down! Ramirezovic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ramirezovic gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamalski Ramirezovic!

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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 Ansatsuken Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alotta Fagina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansatsuken Ryu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ryu
vs
Fagina

190 cm
24
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

ANABOLIC **160**

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansatsuken Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alotta Fagina!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagina tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fagina just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagina misses with a few strikes there.
Fagina needs to keep his hands up - Ryu had a free shot at his head there.
Fagina throws a combination that misses
and Ryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fagina's hands.
A cross from Ryu lands.
Ryu tests Fagina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fagina wants to land a leg kick but Ryu is out of range.

Ryu has closed the distance and engaged Fagina in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryu landing knees to the body.
Fagina looks gassed!
Ryu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Alotta Fagina has been cut.
Ryu connects with a knee to the head.

Fagina is rocked!
Ryu has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fagina - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ryu, and another! Fagina is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ansatsuken Ryu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ansatsuken Ryu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.