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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Grohl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Grohl
vs
Fresh

190 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Grohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh shoots for a double leg takedown but Grohl sprawls well. He's pushed Fresh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Grohl as Fresh shoots in.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt - Grohl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fresh.
No joy there for Grohl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grohl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Grohl darts in and clinches Fresh up against the cage.

Grohl breaks from the clinch.
Grohl looks to score with a jab to the body but Fresh is just out of range.
Grohl throws a hook but Fresh blocks it.
No joy there for Fresh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fresh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grohl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Grohl moves into the clinch.
Grohl slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grohl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Grohl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grohl.
Grohl slaps away a takedown attempt from Fresh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grohl throws a body kick that misses.
Grohl scores with a nice head shot.
Grohl misses with a wild combination.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grohl circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Grohl misses the target.
Fresh is looking to clinch but Grohl is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grohl rushes Fresh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fresh blocks an uppercut.
Grohl is trying to break the clinch but Fresh has him pressed against the cage.
Grohl lands a hook to the side of the head.

Fresh breaks from the clinch.
Grohl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fresh counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fresh.
Nice uppercut there from Fresh.

Grohl has closed the distance and engaged Fresh in a clinch.

Grohl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh closes the distance and clinches up with Grohl, looking for a takedown. Fresh pushes Grohl against the cage but Grohl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grohl lands a nice looking body shot.
Grohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grohl wants it to stay on the feet.
Grohl loads up on a big right hand but Fresh slips the punch.
Grohl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Grohl clinches up against the cage.
Grohl is trying to break the clinch but Fresh has him pressed against the cage.
Fresh jumps guard but Grohl stands there with Fresh around his waist. Fresh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fresh jumps guard but Grohl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Grohl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grohl thows a body shot but no joy.
Grohl is looking to wear down Fresh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fresh closes the distance and clinches up with Grohl, looking for a takedown. Fresh pushes Grohl against the cage but Grohl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grohl swivels and escapes.

Grohl has closed the distance and engaged Fresh in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fresh tries to stall but Grohl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grohl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Grohl misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grohl fails to land.
Grohl wants to get back to striking at distance but Fresh won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
Grohl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.

Grohl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grohl misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grohl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fresh - that will leave a mark!
Grohl misses the body punch
and Fresh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Grohl is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grohl on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fresh wants to clinch.
Grohl looks to throw the jab but Fresh is out of range.
Fresh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fresh wants to clinch
and Grohl counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Grohl checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grohl gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fresh counters with a left to the body.
Grohl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown but Grohl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fresh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fresh misses with a series of wild punches.
Fresh pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Grohl clinches up against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grohl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fresh paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fresh darts in and clinches Grohl up against the cage.
Grohl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grohl has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.

Grohl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fresh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grohl dodges the punch combination from Fresh.
Fresh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fresh throws a push kick but Grohl slaps the foot to one side.
Fresh shoots in but Grohl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dave Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fresh.
Fresh fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throws a chopping leg kick but Fresh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Grohl closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Grohl.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fresh jumps guard but Grohl stands there with Fresh around his waist. Fresh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grohl content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grohl blocks the elbow strike.
Fresh is trying to pull guard but Grohl has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grohl.
Grohl working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh jumps guard but Grohl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grohl has a couple of punches blocked by Fresh.
Grohl working aggressively here.
Grohl lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grohl.
Fresh is trying to push Grohl away but Grohl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Grohl has managed to clinch.
Grohl is trying to push Fresh away but Fresh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grohl lands a left hand.
Grohl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fresh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grohl's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Fresh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grohl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fresh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grohl's waist but Grohl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fresh off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grohl. Fresh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fresh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grohl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fresh.
Grohl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fresh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grohl cracks Fresh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Fresh does no damage.
Grohl misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Grohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Fresh.
Grohl thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Grohl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fresh doesn't seem phased though.
Dave Grohl is winning the standup battle so far.

Grohl drives through and clinches with Fresh against the cage.
Fresh tries to pull guard but Grohl holds him up against the cage and eventually Fresh drops back down to his feet.

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

Grohl closes the distance and clinches.

Grohl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fresh tries to clinch but Grohl moves away
and Grohl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh misses with a body kick.
Grohl stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fresh.
Fresh fails with the takedown.
Fresh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Grohl.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grohl as he avoids it easily.
Grohl looks to clinch
and Fresh counters with a stiff right hand.
Grohl throws a jab but it's blocked by Fresh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl is looking to clinch but Fresh is avoiding it.
Grohl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Grohl closes the distance and pushes Fresh back into the cage.
Grohl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grohl misses with the head strike.
Fresh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grohl just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grohl breaks from the clinch.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grohl wants it to stay on the feet.
Grohl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fresh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grohl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grohl wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh slips under a jab from Grohl.
Grohl looks to land a combination but Fresh avoids it well.

Grohl rushes Fresh and presses him up against the cage.
Dave Grohl has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Grohl breaks from the clinch.
Fresh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fresh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grohl swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh connects with a high kick.
Dave Grohl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grohl sprawls well. Grohl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fresh gets slowly back to his feet.
Fresh shoots for a double leg takedown but Grohl sprawls well. He's pushed Fresh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Grohl!
After winning the bout, Dave Grohl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Ciapelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind's entrance music is Smile Back. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wunderkind
vs
Ciapelli

201 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie Ciapelli!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciapelli misses with a straight left.
Wunderkind feints and then cracks Ciapelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciapelli down.
A shot to the liver by Wunderkind. Beautiful body shot.
Wunderkind wants to clinch.
Wunderkind plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Richie Ciapelli has been cut.
Ciapelli throws a body punch but Wunderkind moves out of range.
Wunderkind misses with a head kick.
Wunderkind connects with a body shot.
Wunderkind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wunderkind scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciapelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wunderkind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wunderkind lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciapelli tries to move into range but Wunderkind moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ciapelli looks for a takedown but Wunderkind sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli misses with a body shot.
Wunderkind fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ciapelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ciapelli trying to control but Wunderkind is working from the bottom.
Wunderkind is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wunderkind is working hard here to advance position.
Ciapelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wunderkind looking for a sweep. Not yet Wunderkind, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wunderkind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ciapelli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serj Wunderkind just wasn't active enough.
Wunderkind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ciapelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ciapelli misses its intended target.
Ciapelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wunderkind manages to avoid it.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!

Wunderkind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ciapelli to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli throwing strikes but missing.
Wunderkind controls Ciapelli momentarily but Ciapelli frees himself.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
Wunderkind manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciapelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Wunderkind postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ciapelli has Wunderkind pulled in close to control his posture.
Wunderkind is looking to work some ground and pound but Ciapelli has wrist control.
Ciapelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind tries to stand but Ciapelli is controlling from the bottom.
Wunderkind postures up.
Ciapelli keeping moving, preventing Wunderkind from controlling successfully.
Wunderkind has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ciapelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciapelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wunderkind wants to control from the top but Ciapelli keeps moving.

Serj Wunderkind has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ciapelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wunderkind.
Ciapelli walks into a stiff left hand from Wunderkind.
Nice shot by Wunderkind.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciapelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wunderkind.
Ciapelli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wunderkind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ciapelli blocks a head kick by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wunderkind.
Ciapelli tries to clinch up.
Wunderkind jabs at Ciapelli's body.
Wunderkind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wunderkind blocks a jab.
Wunderkind dips to his left and cracks Ciapelli with an uppercut!
Wunderkind throws a nice looking combination but Ciapelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!
Ciapelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli shoots in for a takedown but Wunderkind shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Wunderkind finds it's target.
Ciapelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciapelli takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciapelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciapelli shoots for a takedown but Wunderkind saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ciapelli ducks right into an uppercut from Wunderkind.

Ciapelli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wunderkind's half guard.
Wunderkind is looking to improve his position.
Wunderkind is not content to let Ciapelli control the position.
Wunderkind is looking for a sweep. Ciapelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wunderkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ciapelli.
Wunderkind regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wunderkind looking for a sweep. Not yet Wunderkind, not yet.

Ciapelli drops back looking for a leg! Wunderkind is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wunderkind manages to kick Ciapelli off! Ciapelli jumps back into Wunderkind's guard.
Ciapelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wunderkind wants to sweep here but Ciapelli controlling him for the moment.
Ciapelli postures up in Wunderkind's guard and throws a big left but Wunderkind blocks it.
Ciapelli stays in close to Wunderkind's body and controls the position.
Ciapelli trying to control but Wunderkind is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richie Ciapelli was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wunderkind swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ciapelli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciapelli. Wunderkind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wunderkind getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serj Wunderkind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ciapelli misses the shot to the body.
Wunderkind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wunderkind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ciapelli takes a step back to recover.
Ciapelli throws a body punch but Wunderkind moves out of range.

Ciapelli moves into the clinch.

Wunderkind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wunderkind lands a body shot.
Ciapelli misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wunderkind!
Wunderkind takes a swing at Ciapelli's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wunderkind clinches up against the cage.

Ciapelli breaks from the clinch.
Wunderkind digs a good body shot into Ciapelli's ribs.
Wunderkind lands a body shot.
Wunderkind lands a jab.
Wunderkind lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciapelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wunderkind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciapelli.
Wunderkind digs a good hook to Ciapelli's body.
Wunderkind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Ciapelli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serj Wunderkind dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Ciapelli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ciapelli takes a swing at Wunderkind's ribcage but misses.
Ciapelli swings widly with a right hand
and Wunderkind counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wunderkind lands with a hook. Ciapelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wunderkind moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Wunderkind.
Ciapelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wunderkind was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciapelli.
Ciapelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wunderkind connects with a body shot that sends Ciapelli's belly button to the back.
Wunderkind slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serj Wunderkind is winning the standup battle so far.
Wunderkind connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wunderkind throws a front kick that sends Ciapelli stumbling back into the cage.
Wunderkind throws a right hand that Ciapelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciapelli also avoids with ease.
Ciapelli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wunderkind connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ciapelli momentarily.
Ciapelli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wunderkind rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wunderkind.
Wunderkind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wunderkind scores with a punch to the head.
Wunderkind throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ciapelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wunderkind lands a nice hook to Ciapelli's body. Ciapelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ciapelli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind lands a head kick!
Wunderkind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wunderkind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wunderkind tests Ciapelli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wunderkind throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wunderkind lands a leg kick that knocks Ciapelli off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Wunderkind.
A jab from Wunderkind finds it's way through Ciapelli's defenses.
Wunderkind thuds a left hand into Ciapelli's body.
Ciapelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wunderkind stuns Ciapelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciapelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciapelli is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wunderkind connects with an inside leg kick.
Wunderkind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wunderkind thumps Ciapelli with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wunderkind.
Ciapelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wunderkind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciapelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wunderkind can pounce on him.
Wunderkind throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciapelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind jabs Ciapelli right on the nose. Ciapelli blinks but takes it well.
Wunderkind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richie Ciapelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wunderkind lands the left hand.
Ciapelli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Ciapelli clinches up with Wunderkind and pushes him back against the cage.

Wunderkind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wunderkind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ciapelli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wunderkind - the referee stops the clock and Ciapelli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wunderkind. Ciapelli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wunderkind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciapelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Wunderkind.
Ciapelli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wunderkind chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciapelli misses the target.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wunderkind scores with a one two! Ciapelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wunderkind is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wunderkind stuns Ciapelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciapelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wunderkind defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciapelli.
Ciapelli has a takedown stuffed.
Serj Wunderkind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie Ciapelli.
Wunderkind lands a jab-cross combination.
Wunderkind lands with a slapping head kick.
Wunderkind lands a slapping body shot.
Ciapelli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wunderkind.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wunderkind lands a jab to the head.

Wunderkind closes the distance and pushes Ciapelli back into the cage.
Wunderkind using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Wunderkind showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wunderkind, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Wunderkind!
Serj Wunderkind seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Gerarld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Davies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gerarld
vs
Davies

170 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Gerarld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Davies!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerarld takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Gerarld gets tackled into the cage by Davies. Davies maintains the clinch.
Davies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gerarld's defenses.

It looks like Lee Gerarld has been cut.
Gerarld managing to block the knees to the body from Davies.
Gerarld content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davies scores with a shot to the side of Gerarld's head.
Gerarld avoids a wild elbow strike from Davies.
Davies is trying to maintain a safe position but Gerarld gets an underhook and turns Davies into the cage.
Davies lands an elbow that stopped Gerarld in his tracks for a moment.
Davies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerarld is defending well for now.
Davies misses with an elbow strike.
Davies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davies tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerarld avoids the damage to the body.
Davies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lee Gerarld's cut is getting worse.
Davies trying to stall but Gerarld improves his position.
Davies tries to land knees in the clinch but Gerarld avoids the damage to the body.
Gerarld is trying to drag Davies to the mat but Davies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gerarld tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerarld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gerarld's defenses.
Gerarld stalling the fight.
Davies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerarld is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Davies.
Davies misses with an elbow over the top.
Davies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Davies throws an elbow but it misses.
Davies stalls.
Davies letting Gerarld take a breather here.
Gerarld misses with an elbow strike.
Gerarld misses with a knee to the head.
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Lee Gerarld's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davies lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Lee Gerarld's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Davies!
A very excited looking John Davies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

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

Blunt
vs
Logan

178 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Logan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Blunt's ribs.
Blunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joaquin Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Blunt moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan with a jab.
Logan sizes up Blunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Logan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Logan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Logan looks to land a combination but Blunt avoids it well.
Logan stuffs the takedown attempt from Blunt. Blunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Blunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
Logan jabs at Blunt's body.
Blunt ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.

Logan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Logan is in Blunt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan forces his way into half guard.
Logan slows the pace down in half guard.
Blunt is looking to escape.
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!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.

Logan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blunt defends it well.
Logan moves nicely into side control.
Blunt is looking to reverse the position.
Blunt tries to control but Logan manages to take his back.

Blunt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Blunt fending off the submission attempt from Logan.

Logan is working for a rear naked choke. Blunt is not defending it well and Logan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Blunt refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Blunt's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joaquin Logan!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Koontz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Orndorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koontz comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled-Im so hood remix. Orndorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies - Drowning Pool. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Koontz
vs
Orndorf

188 cm
21
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
202 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Koontz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf avoids the body shot from Koontz.
Orndorf looks to land a combination but Koontz avoids it well.
Koontz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orndorf misses with a double jab.
Koontz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orndorf's calf.
A left lands for Orndorf.
Orndorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koontz at a distance.
Koontz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orndorf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Orndorf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koontz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orndorf. That did some damage!
Orndorf blocks a head kick by Koontz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orndorf checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Orndorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz tries to close the distance and clinch but Orndorf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orndorf misses with a two punch combination.
Koontz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koontz wants to land a leg kick but Orndorf is out of range.
Koontz blocks a jab.
Orndorf throws a nice looking combination but Koontz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orndorf checks the leg kick.
Koontz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orndorf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koontz scoring well with a low kick there.
Koontz takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz connects with a leg kick. Orndorf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koontz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orndorf counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koontz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orndorf, pushing him back against the cage.
Koontz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koontz prevents Orndorf from breaking the clinch.
Koontz is stalling here.
Koontz lands a nice knee to the body.
Koontz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koontz keeps control of Orndorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orndorf is trying to force a seperation but Koontz has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf trying to land knees to the body.
Koontz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orndorf can't break the clinch.
Orndorf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koontz has Orndorf pressed against the cage, preventing Orndorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orndorf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koontz is struggling to control the position.

Orndorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orndorf swings for the body but Koontz moves out of range.
Orndorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Koontz is just out of range.
Jason Koontz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koontz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Koontz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orndorf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koontz's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz wants to clinch.
Koontz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koontz misses with a hook. Orndorf ducked under it nicely.
Orndorf misses with a low kick as Koontz jumps back.
Koontz tries to clinch up
and Orndorf counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koontz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koontz dodges the punch combination from Orndorf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koontz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orndorf.
Orndorf throws a series of punches but Koontz avoids them all with ease.

Koontz moves into the clinch.
Orndorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Koontz has double underhooks.
Koontz lands a knee to the head.
Koontz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orndorf tries to break free but Koontz pushes him back against the cage.
Orndorf tries to circle away but Koontz has him pinned against the cage.
Orndorf blocks an elbow strike.
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koontz has Orndorf pressed against the cage, preventing Orndorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but Orndorf blocks with his arms.
Orndorf has had enough of the clinch but Koontz keeps him there for the moment.
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orndorf wants to break free but Koontz has control.
Orndorf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koontz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orndorf's face.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Koontz has him pressed against the cage.
Orndorf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koontz slowing the pace effectively.
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orndorf blocks it with crossed arms.
Orndorf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Koontz is controlling him.
Orndorf wants to break free but Koontz has control.
Koontz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koontz stalling.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Koontz is controlling him.
Koontz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orndorf misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf avoiding damage as Koontz throws knees to the body.
Koontz missing with knees to the body.
Koontz is trying to maintain a safe position but Orndorf gets an underhook and turns Koontz into the cage.
Koontz crunches a lovely knee into Orndorf's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koontz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koontz keeps control of Orndorf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orndorf wants to break free but Koontz has control.
Koontz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koontz.
Orndorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Koontz has double underhooks.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Koontz is controlling him.
Koontz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orndorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orndorf working hard to break the clinch.
Orndorf struggles to land a body shot inside as Koontz controls his hands.
Koontz tries a knee to the head but Orndorf blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf tries to break free but Koontz pushes him back against the cage.
Orndorf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Orndorf breaks from the clinch.
Koontz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orndorf's calf.
Orndorf scores with a jab.
Koontz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Orndorf does no damage.
Orndorf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orndorf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koontz. Koontz obviously looking to wear him down.
Orndorf swats away the attempt to clinch by Koontz.
Orndorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf looks to land a combination but Koontz avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Orndorf crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koontz - the referee stops the clock and Orndorf gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koontz. Orndorf manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Orndorf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orndorf throws a hook but Koontz blocks it.
Koontz misses with a head kick.
Orndorf throws a right hand that Koontz ducks under and follows up with a left that Koontz also avoids with ease.
Jason Koontz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Koontz.
Koontz feints and then cracks Orndorf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orndorf down.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orndorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koontz.
Orndorf is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Orndorf coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Koontz connects with a leg kick. Orndorf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Koontz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orndorf is trying to push Koontz away but Koontz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koontz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orndorf's efforts to push away.
Koontz has Orndorf pressed against the cage, preventing Orndorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koontz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orndorf is trying to break the clinch but Koontz is controlling him.
Orndorf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koontz misses with a knee strike.
Koontz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orndorf takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Orndorf fails to land.
Orndorf has had enough of the clinch but Koontz keeps him there for the moment.
Koontz tries to land knees in the clinch but Orndorf avoids the damage to the body.
Orndorf working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orndorf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koontz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul Orndorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orndorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.

Koontz moves into the clinch.
Koontz lands a good knee to the midsection. Orndorf won't want to take too many of those.
Orndorf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koontz obliges.
Koontz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orndorf takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Koontz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koontz looking to throw knees to the head but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Koontz just leaning against Orndorf, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Orndorf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul Orndorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Koontz has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koontz lands a knee to the body.
Koontz avoiding damage.
Koontz crunches a lovely knee into Orndorf's ribcage.
Koontz stalling the fight.
Koontz with a knee to the head.
Koontz lands a knee to the head.
Koontz lands a knee to the head.
Koontz landing knees to the body.
Koontz has Orndorf pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Koontz.
Orndorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Orndorf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Koontz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koontz throws a sloppy body shot
and Orndorf counters with a one-two to the body.

Koontz moves into the clinch successfully.
Orndorf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koontz is defending well for now.
Koontz connects with a knee to the head.
Koontz lands a good knee to the midsection. Orndorf won't want to take too many of those.
Koontz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koontz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koontz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orndorf lands with a short shot to the head.
Koontz is stalling here.
Koontz has Orndorf pressed against the cage, preventing Orndorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jason Koontz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koontz looking to throw knees to the head but Orndorf is blocking nicely.
Koontz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orndorf struggles to land a body shot inside as Koontz controls his hands.
Koontz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koontz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orndorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orndorf tries to work over Koontz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Koontz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koontz, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Koontz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Koontz made sure he mentioned [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basileo Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Gallegos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cryin' Like A Bitch!! . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saunders
vs
Gallegos

178 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

171 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basileo Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders slaps away a takedown attempt from Gallegos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Gallegos moves out of range.
Saunders tests Gallegos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saunders misses with a two punch combination.
Saunders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallegos at a distance.

Saunders rushes Gallegos and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gallegos after a bit of a struggle.
Saunders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gallegos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallegos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders has Gallegos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallegos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gallegos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saunders wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallegos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gallegos stops a takedown attempt from Saunders.
Saunders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallegos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saunders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gallegos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders is trying to drag Gallegos to the mat but Gallegos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gallegos tightens his grip and picks Saunders up, before dumping him to the ground. Saunders manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Gallegos tries to pass.

Gallegos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saunders looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saunders looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saunders!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallegos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gallegos is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gallegos is working an open guard so Saunders takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Gallegos with that takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
Saunders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallegos.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gallegos.
Saunders misses with a double jab.
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gallegos is defended easily by Saunders.
Saunders throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gallegos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saunders wants to control the position but Gallegos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Gallegos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gallegos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saunders defends it well.
Saunders is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallegos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gallegos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saunders has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gallegos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gallegos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gallegos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Saunders is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to control but Gallegos is having none of it.
Saunders reaches up to try and control the position but Gallegos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Saunders rolls and tries to escape and now Gallegos has his back!

Saunders preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gallegos.

Gallegos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Saunders knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Saunders for a finish.
Basileo Gallegos has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Gallegos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saunders is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saunders and Gallegos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Gallegos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gallegos is trying to get an arm triangle but Saunders is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basileo Gallegos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Saunders lands a body shot.

Saunders clinches with his opponent.

Gallegos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saunders regains guard.
Gallegos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Gallegos being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallegos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saunders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallegos has Saunders in his guard.
Gallegos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Gallegos has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gallegos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gallegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saunders is aware though and is defending well.
Saunders is working Gallegos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saunders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saunders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Saunders cracks Gallegos with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallegos is keeping the position for now.

Gallegos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saunders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallegos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Gallegos's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Gallegos keeps moving.
Gallegos wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders advances position into side control!
Saunders connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gallegos some visible discomfort.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep.
Gallegos gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saunders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saunders prevents Gallegos from improving his position.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but Gallegos defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saunders is trying to work for a kimura but Gallegos is defending well.
Saunders wants to pass to mount but Gallegos is defending the position.
Saunders working the head and body with strikes.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders working the head and body with strikes.
Saunders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saunders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallegos gets full guard.

Gallegos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gallegos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gallegos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallegos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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 Joe Saunders.
I think Saunders 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Saunders!
An out of breath Joe Saunders thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - All Of The Lights. Fallon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Between the Hammer and Anvil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Melton Sr
vs
Fallon

186 cm
21
187 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER
ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Sr lands a glancing blow to the side of Fallon's head.
Melton Sr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallon moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melton Sr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Fallon misses
and Melton Sr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Fallon looks to land a left hand but Melton Sr moved out of range nicely.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallon cracks Melton Sr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archie Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fallon scores with a shot to the body.
Melton Sr is looking to wear down Fallon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fallon misses with a looping left.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon lands a nice shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr motions for Fallon to come forward. Melton Sr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fallon jabs at Melton Sr's body.
Fallon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melton Sr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Fallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Fallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Melton Sr.
Melton Sr ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Melton Sr saw that one coming.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon works Melton Sr's body with a nice hook.
Melton Sr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a big shot that misses.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Fallon.
Melton Sr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fallon throws a sloppy body shot
and Melton Sr counters with a one-two to the body.
Fallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Melton Sr.
Some wild striking there from Fallon.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fallon misses with a hook. Melton Sr ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Melton Sr scores with a body shot.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the head.
Fallon blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Melton Sr finds it's target.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton Sr moves out of range as Fallon strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a shot from downtown. Melton Sr moves away and avoids it.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melton Sr!
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fallon darts in and clinches Melton Sr up against the cage.
Fallon scores with a hook to the body.
Fallon stops a takedown attempt from Melton Sr.
A head punch on the inside from Fallon fails to land.
Fallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melton Sr.
Fallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fallon.
Melton Sr blocks an uppercut.
Melton Sr wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Sr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fallon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Melton Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fallon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melton Sr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Fallon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fallon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melton Sr at a distance.
Fallon swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Fallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon blocks it.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Melton Sr saw that one coming.
Archie Fallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr connects with a body shot.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.
Fallon throws out a loose jab but Melton Sr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallon moves in looking to clinch but Melton Sr pushes him off.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
An inside leg kick lands from Fallon.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melton Sr. Melton Sr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melton Srs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Fallon.
Melton Sr lands a right hook to the body.
Fallon throws a shot to the body.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Melton Sr tests Fallon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton Sr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fallon in his tracks.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Fallon lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Fallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Melton Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Melton Sr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Fallon lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fallon slips a straight right by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon misses with a hook. Melton Sr ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr scores with a jab.
Fallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon lunges at Melton Sr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melton Sr's hand.
Melton Sr lands a head shot.
Melton Sr staying out of range there.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon misses with a hook to the body
letting Melton Sr counter with a right hand.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fallon's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fallon momentarily.
Melton Sr is looking to clinch but Fallon is avoiding it.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon moves forwards but Melton Sr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Fallon moves out of range of the leg kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fallon checks a leg kick.
Fallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Fallon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melton Sr dips to his left and cracks Fallon with an uppercut!
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Melton Sr scores with the left hand. Fallon knows he should have avoided that one.
Fallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon checks a leg kick nicely.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Melton Sr avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Melton Sr misses.
A slow jab from Melton Sr misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Archie Fallon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melton Sr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fallon.
Melton Sr cracks Fallon with an open hand slap.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melton Sr momentarily.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fallon connects with a single shot there.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fallon looks to land a body kick but Melton Sr moved away.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Fallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fallon lands a body shot.
Fallon misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Fallon lands a right hook to the body.
Melton Sr throws out a leg kick but Fallon moves out of range and Melton Sr only half commits.
Fallon is looking to clinch.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon blocks it.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melton Sr's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Melton Sr.
Fallon looks to land a right hand but Melton Sr moved out of range.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Fallon moved away.
Melton Sr misses with a hook. Fallon ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick as Fallon jumps back.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.
Fallon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range and Fallon settles back down.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr cracks the inside of Fallon's front leg.
Fallon tests Melton Sr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Melton Sr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fallon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr tries to bum rush Fallon with a series of wild strikes but Fallon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fallon.
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Melton Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
Melton Sr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Fallon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melton Sr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Melton Sr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Fallon moves out of range.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Melton Sr is out of range.
A big left from Fallon misses.
The fighters circling - Fallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melton Sr connects with a crisp jab.
Fallon misses with a looping left.
Melton Sr clobbers Fallon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fallon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fallon loads up on a big right hand but Melton Sr slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Fallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fallon. Fallon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Melton Sr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fallon cracks Melton Sr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melton Sr cracks Fallon with an open hand slap.
Melton Sr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melton Sr defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Archie Fallon just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Melton Sr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fallon looks to land a left hand but Melton Sr moved out of range nicely.
Melton Sr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melton Sr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Fallon punishes Melton Sr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but Fallon moves out of range easily.
Melton Sr defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr slips a jab from Fallon.
Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr dips to his left and cracks Fallon with an uppercut!
Melton Sr throws a nice looking combination but Fallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Melton Sr is out of range.
Fallon scores with a hook to the body. Melton Sr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr loads up on a big right hand but Fallon slips the punch.
Fallon throws a push kick but Melton Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Fallon's shoulder, as Fallon tries to avoid the shot.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Fallon misses with an uppercut
and Melton Sr counters with a straight right hand.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Melton Sr's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon slips a straight right by Melton Sr.
Fallon takes one to the side of the head.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon misses with a left hand
and Melton Sr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a lazy right hand but Melton Sr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Fallon is out of range.
Fallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melton Sr doesn't seem bothered though.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Melton Sr's body.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallon.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Melton Sr slips under a jab from Fallon.
Melton Sr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fallon. Beautiful body shot.
Fallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon looks to land a combination. Melton Sr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fallon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melton Sr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fallon's sensitive parts.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Fallon lands.
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Sr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon throws a big shot that misses.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Melton Sr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Melton Sr.

Fallon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melton Sr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Archie Fallon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fallon throws a shot to the body.
Melton Sr wants to slow Fallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon jabs Melton Sr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.
Fallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a straight right.
Melton Sr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melton Sr moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon moves away from the strike by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon misses with a jab to the body
and Melton Sr counters with a stiff right hand.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Fallon's head but Fallon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melton Sr lands the left hand.
Fallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fallon slips a jab from Melton Sr.
A jab lands there for Melton Sr.
Michael Melton Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Fallon 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.
Fallon misses with a hook. Melton Sr ducked under it nicely.
Fallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fallon misses with a looping left.
Melton Sr tries to score with a low kick but Fallon moves his leg out of the way.
Fallon sizes up Melton Sr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fallon moves away from the strike by Melton Sr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon connects with a single shot there.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
A jab from Fallon finds it's way through Melton Sr's defenses.
Melton Sr throws out a loose jab but Fallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fallon staying out of range there.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Fallon misses its intended target.
Fallon lands a nice shot that snaps Melton Sr's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallon.
Melton Sr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon blocks it.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallon moves away.
Fallon swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Fallon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fallon lands a slapping body shot.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Fallon scores with the left hand. Melton Sr knows he should have avoided that one.
Melton Sr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melton Sr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fallon is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon lands a lovely overhand right.
Fallon thumps Melton Sr with a low kick.
Melton Sr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon feints and then cracks Melton Sr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melton Sr down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fallon lands a jab to the nose.
Fallon misses with a looping right.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick that misses.
Fallon connects with a right hand. Melton Sr shakes it off.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon scores with the left hand. Melton Sr knows he should have avoided that one.
Melton Sr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melton Sr at a distance.
Melton Sr throws a low kick, looking for Fallon's leg but Fallon calmly moves out of range.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Fallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fallon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Fallon!
Archie Fallon is the new middleweight champion!
Archie Fallon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall's entrance music is "Bring out your Dead" by Strung Out. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hall
vs
Monroe

184 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.

Monroe clinches.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Monroe misses.
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!
Monroe with a hook.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Hall 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.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hall throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.

Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.

Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.

Monroe moves into the clinch.

Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall fails to pull guard.

Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.

Hall pulls guard.
Monroe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Monroe is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Monroe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Monroe and Hall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monroe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monroe is not content to let Hall control the position.

Monroe pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Hall misses.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
Monroe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall blocks a jab.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall misses the shot to the body.

Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monroe as Hall tries to tie him up.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.

Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Hall lands a body shot.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Monroe forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is trying to push Monroe away but Monroe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall is looking to control Monroe's arms but Monroe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Monroe wants to clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe lands with a cross.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Monroe gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hall misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.

Monroe drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.

Monroe clinches.
Hall lands with a left to the head.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.

Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monroe takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Monroe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Hall closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Hall counters with a left to the body.
Hall throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.

Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Monroe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.

Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monroe eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Monroe tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Hall tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Monroe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Monroe walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jon Monroe just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hall scores with a nice strike.
Monroe tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
A big left from Hall misses.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Monroe moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monroe pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Hall.
Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe jabs at Hall's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall scores with a body shot.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Monroe tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.

Monroe clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Monroe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall staying out of range there.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Monroe drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Monroe takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe jabs at Hall's body.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Hall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.

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

Monroe moves into the clinch.

Hall pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!

Hall working for a triangle but Monroe defends it easily.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Monroe from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Monroe dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monroe takes one to the side of the head.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.

Monroe gets a clinch.
Jon Monroe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Monroe swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.

Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.

Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Monroe tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirk Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Monroe instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall is working Monroe over against the cage.
Monroe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Monroe breaks from the clinch.

Hall clinches.

Hall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Monroe uses from the top position.

Hall is looking for a triangle but Monroe pushes his legs off easily.

Hall looking for a guillotine here but Monroe defends easily.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hall, up you get!

Monroe moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall working aggressively here.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Hall misses with a double jab

and Monroe moves into the clinch.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Monroe rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Monroe has him pressed against the cage.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.

Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Hall misses.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe slips under a jab.

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 Kirk Hall.
I think Monroe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Monroe!
Jon Monroe is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's entrance music is Jay-Z Ft. Kanye West- Niggas in Paris. A fine choice. Kalashnikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Styles
vs
Kalashnikov

194 cm
21
285 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styles circles away quickly and effectively.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles walks into a left hand.

It looks like Derric Styles has been cut.
Styles avoids a kick to the body.
Styles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalashnikov slips a straight right by Styles.
Styles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Styles on the side of the head.
Kalashnikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with a straight left.
Kalashnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Kalashnikov's leg but Kalashnikov calmly moves out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styles.
Styles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range and Styles settles back down.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles scores with a hook to the body. Kalashnikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Styles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it well.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick from Kalashnikov.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov.
Styles lands with a hook. Kalashnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Styles is out of range and Kalashnikov settles back down.
Kalashnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalashnikov 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 Styles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Styles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalashnikov misses the target.
Styles throws the left hand but Kalashnikov avoids the punch easily.
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook
and Styles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalashnikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Styles moves out of range of the body kick.
Styles avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalashnikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalashnikov loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Styles looks to land a right hand but Kalashnikov moved out of range.
Styles thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Kalashnikov lands with a straight right. Styles didn't see that one coming.
Styles is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Styles lands a jab.
Kalashnikov tries a low kick but Styles avoids it.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Styles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Styles scores with a jab.
Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalashnikov.
A clash of legs there as Kalashnikov blocks the low kick.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Styles checks it.
A big right from Kalashnikov misses.
A right-left combo lands from Styles.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Kalashnikov.
Styles takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalashnikov moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalashnikov, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derric Styles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kalashnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles is looking to land body kicks.
Styles misses with a hook to the body
and Kalashnikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalashnikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styles. That did some damage!
Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Styles tries a low kick but Kalashnikov avoids it.
Styles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Styles checks a leg kick nicely.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
Derric Styles is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick but Styles moves out of range easily.
Kalashnikov throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well.
Styles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalashnikov throws a series of punches but Styles avoids them all with ease.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalashnikov duly obliges.
Styles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalashnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles lands with a hook. Kalashnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Styles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Styles digs a good hook to Kalashnikov's body.
Kalashnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kalashnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styles checks a leg kick.
Styles is looking to wear down Kalashnikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Styles as he checks the leg kick.
Kalashnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Styles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles punishes Kalashnikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalashnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalashnikov misses the target.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Styles checks it well.
Styles works the jab nicely.
Styles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Styles connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Styles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kalashnikov can pounce on him.
Styles moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Styles swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Styles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Styles, right into the meat.
Kalashnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styles's sensitive parts.
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Styles cracks Kalashnikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kalashnikov scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles avoids a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Styles blocks a head kick by Kalashnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Styles with a jab.
Styles misses with a series of wild punches.
Styles lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov throws a wild body kick that Styles sees coming a mile off.
Kalashnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Styles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Styles.
Styles wants to slow Kalashnikov down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derric Styles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kalashnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a wild body kick that Styles sees coming a mile off.
Kalashnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles thumps Kalashnikov with a low kick.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
Styles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalashnikov throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Styles, as that shot connected.
Kalashnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Kalashnikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Styles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalashnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Styles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Styles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalashnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalashnikov manages to avoid it.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalashnikov's hands.
Styles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Styles takes one to the chin there.
Styles blocks the body kick.
Styles blocks the body kick.
Kalashnikov looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalashnikov is just out of range.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Styles saw that one coming.
Styles throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Styles slips a jab from Kalashnikov.
Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalashnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Styles under the eye.
Kalashnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styles.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looks for the body kick but Styles saw that one coming.
Kalashnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Styles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalashnikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a push kick but Styles slaps the foot to one side.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Styles off balance momentarily.
Styles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalashnikov has time to react.
Styles looks for the body kick but Kalashnikov saw that one coming.
Styles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Styles works the jab nicely.
Styles blocks a jab.
Styles throws a big shot that misses.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kalashnikov is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Styles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalashnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalashnikov misses with a hook. Styles ducked under it nicely.
Kalashnikov pushes Styles away with a front kick.
Styles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Styles moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Styles misses with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov throws out a loose jab but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov punishes Styles's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Styles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
Kalashnikov checks a leg kick.
Styles misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Styles.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
Styles looks to throw the jab but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Styles works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalashnikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick as Styles jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Derric Styles did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Styles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalashnikov throws a solid leg kick but Styles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalashnikov.
A leg kick checked by Styles.
Kalashnikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalashnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Kalashnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalashnikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Styles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalashnikov tries to land a front kick but Styles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses the jab.
Kalashnikov avoids the body shot from Styles.
Styles misses the jab.
Styles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Kalashnikov's leg but Kalashnikov calmly moves out of range.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Styles connects with a jab.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kalashnikov misses.
Styles moves out of range of the body kick from Kalashnikov.
Styles lands a nice looking body shot.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a jab when Styles was well out of range.
Kalashnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalashnikov throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalashnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Styles scrambles back to his feet.
Kalashnikov misses with a straight left.
Styles throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the head.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov throws an off balance right hand
and Styles counters with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov checks a low kick from Styles.
Styles misses with a body shot.
Kalashnikov misses with a looping right.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Styles misses with a looping right.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalashnikov.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalashnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Styles scrambles back to his feet.
Kalashnikov looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
Styles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Styles is out of range and Kalashnikov settles back down.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles cracks a nice hook into Kalashnikov's ribs.
Kalashnikov misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Styles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Kalashnikov blocks the low kick.
Kalashnikov misses with a leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalashnikov cracks Styles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles checks a leg kick nicely.

Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Styles lands with some strikes.
Kalashnikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Styles controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kalashnikov looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derric Styles had his way with Vyacheslav Kalashnikov in that round.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kalashnikov wants to land a leg kick but Styles is out of range.
Kalashnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalashnikov misses the target.
Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalashnikov as he connects with a hook.
Kalashnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook.
Kalashnikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Styles lands a body shot.
Kalashnikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Styles throws a jab when Kalashnikov was well out of range.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov lands with a right hand.
Styles throws a solid leg kick but Kalashnikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Styles.
Kalashnikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Styles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range.
Kalashnikov throws a leg kick but Styles moved away.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Styles scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalashnikov looks to land a combination but Styles avoids it well.
Styles tries to score with a low kick but Kalashnikov moves his leg out of the way.

Styles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalashnikov's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Styles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov is holding on to half guard well.
Styles is pressing down on Kalashnikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kalashnikov is holding on for now.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kalashnikov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalashnikov is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
Styles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalashnikov wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.

Styles is working for a submission of some sort.
Derric Styles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalashnikov is controlling Styles's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derric Styles!
Derric Styles retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Derric Styles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.