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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hissink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by American Badass by Kid Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Hissink

189 cm
30
213 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

192 cm
23
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Hissink!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers moves away from the strike by Hissink.
Hissink misses with a combination
and Hissink takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers throws a push kick but Hissink slaps the foot to one side.

Rogers clinches with his opponent.
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hissink is defending well.
Rogers is struggling to control the position.

Rogers gets control of Hissink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rogers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Hissink decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogers, up you get!
A cross from Rogers lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hissink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Hissink.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hissink looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hissink moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Rogers.
Walter Hissink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers punishes Hissink's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hissink misses.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Hissink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hissink tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Hissink throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hissink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers delivers a nice body kick.
Hissink looks gassed!
Hissink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hissink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Hissink's guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Hissink keeps moving.
Hissink being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hissink managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Rogers trying to control the action but Hissink is working from the bottom.
Hissink wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hissink knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hissink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Hissink checks a low kick from Rogers.
Hissink throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Hissink lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers throws a body punch but Hissink moves out of range.
Walter Hissink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hissink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogers connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Hissink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hissink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Hissink misses.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Hissink's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers motions for Hissink to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hissink misses the shot to the body.
Hissink 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.
Hissink's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hissink is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a body shot that sends Hissink's belly button to the back.
Hissink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hissink misses with a shot to the body

and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rogers.

Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hissink has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hissink wants to stand back up but Rogers manages to pass into side control.
Hissink is not content to let Rogers control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Rogers stalls from top position.
Rogers cracks Hissink with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the action but Hissink is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hissink is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers trying to control the position but Hissink is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hissink cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hissink looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Hissink fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hissink darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hissink throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hissink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Hissink.
Rogers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hissink throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers is looking to wear down Hissink with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Hissink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Rogers coming out on top.
Hissink displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Walter Hissink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Hissink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Hissink tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hissink looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Hissink throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hissink can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Rogers slams his shin into Hissink's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Hissink moves out of range.
Hissink dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Hissink throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.

Rogers moves into range and clinches up with Hissink.
Rogers tries to work over Hissink's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hissink can't break the clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Hissink won't allow it.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hissink's elbow.

Hissink manages to break the clinch.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Hissink moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hissink misses with the combination.
A big left from Hissink misses.
No joy there for Hissink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hissink lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Hissink.
Rogers lands a jab to Hissink's midsection.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Hissink takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hissink is trying to escape the position but Rogers is controlling the position.
Walter Hissink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hissink to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steve Rogers thanked Supersize Me for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royston McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nicole - By Ash. The crowd seem to be enjoying Scissors's choice of entrance music: Paper Cut - Linkin Park. Royston McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
Scissors

177 cm
27
181 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

181 cm
32
185 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royston McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissors slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald slips a jab from Scissors.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Scissors. Scissors gets slowly back to his feet.

Scissors fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Scissors is now in McDonald's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scissors.
Scissors trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.
Scissors wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Scissors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet but Scissors is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Scissors wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Scissors landing with the ground and pound.
Scissors works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
Scissors stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scissors is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Scissors not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald seems keen to control Scissors's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Scissors drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scissors is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is controlling Scissors's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kyle Scissors hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Scissors sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scissors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald digs a good hook to Scissors's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scissors moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald misses with a hook. Scissors ducked under it nicely.
Scissors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scissors.
Scissors tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Scissors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald 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 Scissors has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scissors and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Scissors closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
Scissors is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissors lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissors.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scissors shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Scissors shoots in.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Scissors clinches.
Scissors prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A hook to the body from Scissors.
Scissors is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Scissors into the cage.
Scissors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scissors looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissors throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Scissors breaks from the clinch.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Scissors persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Royston McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors.
McDonald lands a high kick!

Scissors is rocked!
Royston McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Scissors pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scissors tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scissors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissors tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
Scissors is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissors throws a body kick that misses.

Scissors gets a takedown into half guard.

McDonald kicks off Scissors and gets to his feet.
Scissors tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Kyle Scissors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Scissors moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Scissors tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scissors backwards.
Scissors misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissors.
Scissors misses with a knee to the head.
Scissors tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Scissors swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissors's elbow.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Scissors backwards.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Scissors.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Scissors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorss head.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scissors lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald gets through Scissors's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissors wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Scissors is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scissors has McDonald pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royston McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab from Scissors finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scissors misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Scissors moves out of range.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Scissors pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissors.
Scissors throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scissors is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
Scissors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
Scissors tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McDonald.
Scissors gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Royston McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scissors backwards.
Scissors is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Scissors can't break the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scissors backwards.
Scissors is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Scissors tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Scissors back against the cage.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scissors blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald tries a body shot but Scissors blocks it.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Scissors controls the action.
Scissors wants to stall.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors misses with a body punch.
Scissors seems to have recovered his senses.
Scissors tries to stall but McDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Scissors controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from McDonald - that landed with a thud.
Scissors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scissors tries to pull guard but McDonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Royston McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Scissors.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissors backwards.
Scissors tries to stall but McDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald tries a body shot but Scissors blocks it.
Scissors misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Royston McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scissors blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissors's elbow.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Scissors wants to stall.
Scissors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scissors throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scissors scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scissorss head.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissors's elbow.
Scissors fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Scissors blocking some punches.
Scissors struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scissors blocking some punches.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Scissors.
Scissors blocks an uppercut.
Scissors takes a shot to the head.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scissors tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Scissors drops back down to his feet.
Scissors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Scissors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scissors is trying to pull guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald tries a body shot but Scissors blocks it.
Scissors looking to stall.
Scissors is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McDonald has denied him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royston McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royston McDonald!
An out of breath and clearly excited Royston McDonald thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Custer comes into the arena with History´s Stranglers by The Bronx blaring out of the sound system. Vegas has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music. Vicky Vegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Custer
vs
Vegas

185 cm
28
182 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

180 cm
32
180 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery

Springfield HW 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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Custer dodges the punch combination from Vegas.
Vegas avoids a kick to the body.
Custer scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Custer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vegas throws a poor cross that misses
and Custer counters with a head kick. That will keep Vegas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Custer wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vegas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Vegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Vegas avoids the body shot from Custer.
Vegas blocks a head kick by Custer.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Custer moved away.
Custer throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Custer cracks Vegas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Custer moves out of range.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vegas's sensitive parts.
Custer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Custer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a shot to the body
and Vegas counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Vegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Custer throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer throws a chopping leg kick but Vegas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Custer looks to land a combination. Vegas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vegas throws a combination. Custer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries to clinch up but Custer circles away and keeps his distance.
Custer pushes Vegas away with a front kick.
Custer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vegas is able to avoid easily.
Custer tries a head kick but it misses.
Custer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegas.
Vegas blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Custer.
Custer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Custer lands a high kick!
Vegas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas takes one on the button.
Custer feints and then cracks Vegas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vegas down.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Custer should have avoided that one.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Custer.
Vegas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jesse Custer is winning the standup battle so far.
Vegas misses with a left hand
and Custer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Custer slips a jab from Vegas.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vegas moves out of range of the body kick from Custer.
Vegas throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Vegas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vegas takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Custer gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vegas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Custer is defending well for now.
Vegas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Custer.
Custer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Custer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vegas or not.
Custer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Custer slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Custer on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer lands with a light punch inside.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Custer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vegas wants to stall.
Vegas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Custer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Custer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Custer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Custer blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Custer scores with a hook to the body.
Custer tries to circle away but Vegas has him pinned against the cage.
Vegas looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas tries to land knees in the clinch but Custer avoids the damage to the body.
Custer pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Custer scores with a hook to the body.
Custer is leaning against Vegas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer managing to block the knees to the body from Vegas.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Custer tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Custer back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Custer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Vegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Custer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer lands with a hook. Vegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Custer misses with a head kick.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Custer finds it's target.
Custer slips a straight right by Vegas.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Custer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Vegas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas slips a jab and a cross from Custer.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
Jesse Custer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vegas darts in and clinches Custer up against the cage.
Vegas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vegas is stalling here.
Custer misses with some punches.
Vegas trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer blocks the elbow strike.
Vegas misses with a knee to the head.
Custer lands a body shot.
Vegas is stalling here.
Vegas is trying to maintain a safe position but Custer gets an underhook and turns Vegas into the cage.
Vegas pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vicky Vegas.
Vegas misses with a kick to the body
and Custer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Custer lands a head kick. Vegas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas walks into a jab.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Custer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Custer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick and Custer moves out of range easily.
Vicky Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vegas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vegas's hands.
Custer connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Custer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jesse Custer made sure he mentioned >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35), 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrado Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Guerra

188 cm
30
215 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

193 cm
28
214 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrado Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a leg kick but Guerra moved away.
Guerra tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guerra tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis misses with a hook

and Guerra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davis won't be happy with that.
Guerra wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.

Guerra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guerra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Guerra swings around for an armbar but Davis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guerra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.

Guerra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.

Davis is posturing up here but Guerra has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davis has to tap! Slick submission there by Guerra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrado Guerra!
A less than humble Conrado Guerra misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kramer
vs
Liberman

225 cm
27
210 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

188 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kramer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Liberman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liberman looking to pass the guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liberman stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
Kramer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Liberman tries to pass.
Liberman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kramer slaps away a takedown attempt from Liberman , before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kramer moves into the clinch.

Liberman has hold of one of Kramer's legs. Kramer is fighting the takedown attempt but Liberman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Liberman wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Liberman trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Liberman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liberman looking to pass the guard.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
Liberman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liberman throws an elbow that misses. Kramer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liberman 's guard. Nice move by Kramer!
Kramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberman working a defensive guard here.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liberman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liberman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liberman working a defensive guard here.
Liberman keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Liberman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.

Liberman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.

Liberman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Liberman keeps moving.

Liberman looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
Kramer trying to control but Liberman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is really struggling to control Liberman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Liberman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kramer trying to control but Liberman is working from the bottom.

Liberman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
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!
Liberman is pulling down on Kramer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kramer, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kosmo Kramer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch but Liberman moves away

and Liberman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Liberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kramer moves into the clinch.
Liberman is looking for a takedown.
Liberman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kramer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Liberman is trying to trip Kramer. He has hold of a leg but Kramer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Liberman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kramer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramer wants to stand up but Liberman is controlling him.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
Liberman working some strikes from top position.
Liberman trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Liberman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liberman .
Liberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liberman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kramer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liberman trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer controlling Liberman 's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kramer tries to clinch up but Liberman circles away and keeps his distance.
Kramer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liberman on the side of the head.
Liberman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liberman .
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avigdor Liberman .
Kramer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kramer swinging wildly here.
Kramer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liberman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kramer as Liberman shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer tries to clinch but Liberman is having none of it.
Liberman slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Liberman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liberman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Liberman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Liberman lands in his opponent's guard.
Liberman is pushing down on Kramer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kramer is fighting to maintain full guard but Liberman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liberman wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Liberman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Avigdor Liberman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liberman wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Liberman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liberman .
Liberman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liberman punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liberman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kramer because Liberman loaded up on that one.
Liberman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liberman misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avigdor Liberman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Liberman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Liberman shoots in and bounces Kramer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liberman wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Liberman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Liberman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liberman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liberman trying to mount his opponent but Kramer defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Liberman connects with a nice short shot to Kramer's temple.
Liberman wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Liberman wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy.
Liberman trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well.
Liberman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Liberman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kramer defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kramer defending well though.
Liberman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kramer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liberman dominating with strikes here.
Kramer tries to lock up and control but Liberman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Liberman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liberman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kramer has worked his arm free - good work by Kramer!
Liberman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kramer keeps working.
Check out the look on Liberman 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Liberman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Liberman just content to control the position.
Liberman in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liberman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Liberman works to advance to full mount. Kramer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kosmo Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liberman unloads with some shots from mount but Kramer bucks and avoids them well.
Liberman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kramer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liberman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kramer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Liberman .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liberman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avigdor Liberman !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Steel
vs
Savage

184 cm
34
212 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

182 cm
32
215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Steel throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Steel forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
Savage lands a shoulder strike.
Steel blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel is trying to stall.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Steel misses with some punches.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cory Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savage lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Steel has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage trying to stall but Steel improves his position.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Savage pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage blocks a body shot from Steel.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Steel blocks a body shot from Savage.
Steel lands a right hand.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel lands a right hand.
Savage looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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 Cory Steel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Savage tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Savage has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steel is trying to keep an underhook but Savage manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Savage trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Savage prevents Steel from standing back up.

Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
Savage throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Steel kicks Savage off and gets back to his feet.

Steel rushes Savage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savage lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savage blocking some punches.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Steel gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Savage is rocked!
Cory Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steel dips a shoulder and cracks Savage with a mighty uppercut! Savage falls back against the cage and Steel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Savage is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Steel!
Cory Steel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charyak comes to the cage accompanied by Ni**as in Paris. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Charyak
vs
Djurdjevic

190 cm
30
215 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

194 cm
24
216 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Charyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charyak throws a head kick that misses.
Djurdjevic throws a hook but Charyak avoids it easily.
Djurdjevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charyak moves away.
Good work by Djurdjevic as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Djurdjevic.
Charyak blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charyak moves forwards but Djurdjevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charyak blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Charyak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charyak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Charyak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Charyak throws a head punch that misses.
Djurdjevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.

Djurdjevic breaks the clinch.
Djurdjevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Charyak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charyak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Djurdjevic.
Charyak throws a hook to the side of Djurdjevic's head but Djurdjevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charyak moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
Djurdjevic missing with a left hand there. Charyak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charyak is looking to clinch but Djurdjevic is avoiding it.
Charyak takes one to the side of the head.
Charyak tries to clinch up but Djurdjevic circles away and keeps his distance.

Charyak moves into range and clinches up with Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic working aggressively here.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Djurdjevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charyak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djurdjevic avoids it.
Charyak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Djurdjevic lands a nice uppercut.
Djurdjevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Djurdjevic looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charyak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Charyak - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charyak looking to throw knees to the head but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charyak.
Charyak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Djurdjevic's elbow.
Djurdjevic blocks a body shot from Charyak.
Djurdjevic lands a shot to the body.
Charyak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charyak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djurdjevic avoids it.
Charyak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charyak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Charyak avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Charyak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Djurdjevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Charyak tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charyak tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charyak misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Charyak.
Charyak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Djurdjevic lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charyak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Djurdjevic fails to land.
Djurdjevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Djurdjevic tries to work over Charyak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic cracks Charyak with a nice body shot.
Charyak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charyak tries to land knees in the clinch but Djurdjevic avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Charyak.
Charyak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charyak misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with the head strike.
Charyak prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic working aggressively here.
Charyak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djurdjevic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charyak blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charyak.
Charyak can't find room to land a body shot as Djurdjevic controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charyak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Djurdjevic's efforts to push away.
Djurdjevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Charyak controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Djurdjevic as the two fighters clinch.
Djurdjevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charyak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Charyak controls his hands.
Charyak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djurdjevic avoiding damage as Charyak throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic lands a right hand.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Charyak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charyak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Djurdjevic avoiding damage as Charyak throws knees to the body.
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 Brad Charyak 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.

Djurdjevic wants to land a leg kick but Charyak is out of range.
Djurdjevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Charyak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Charyak tries to clinch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charyak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djurdjevic lands a head kick. Charyak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Djurdjevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charyak.
Djurdjevic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charyak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charyak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charyak lands a head kick!

It looks like Adis Djurdjevic has been cut.
Djurdjevic tries to clinch
and Charyak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic tries to work over Charyak's front leg with a kick but Charyak checks it.
Charyak tries to clinch but Djurdjevic is having none of it.
Djurdjevic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charyak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charyak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic is out of range.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
Djurdjevic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charyak.
Djurdjevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic thumps Charyak with a low kick.
Djurdjevic defending well as Charyak loads up on a big left hand.
Charyak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Djurdjevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charyak avoids a kick to the body.
Charyak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Djurdjevic is able to avoid easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charyak.
Djurdjevic missing with a left hand there. Charyak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charyak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Djurdjevic swivels and escapes.
Djurdjevic throws an overhand right that lands on Charyak's shoulder, as Charyak tries to avoid the shot.
Djurdjevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick which misses Charyak's front leg but catches the back leg as Charyak tries to avoid it.
Charyak scores with a shot to the body.
Charyak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Djurdjevic avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Djurdjevic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Charyak. That snapped Djurdjevic's head back.
Charyak blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Charyak.
Charyak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charyak. That did some damage!
Djurdjevic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Djurdjevic checks a leg kick.
Djurdjevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charyak.
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!
Djurdjevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Charyak.
Charyak looks for a takedown but Djurdjevic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Charyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic blocks a head kick by Charyak.
Charyak throws a jab when Djurdjevic was well out of range.
A low kick from Djurdjevic misses
and Charyak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Djurdjevic's knee momentarily.
Djurdjevic throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Djurdjevic scores with a jab to the body.

Charyak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Djurdjevic is leaning against Charyak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charyak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Charyak controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charyak swings wildly with an uppercut but Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charyak misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Charyak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Djurdjevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Charyak's head.
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Charyak moved out of range.
Charyak tries to land a front kick but Djurdjevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick but Charyak moved away.
Djurdjevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djurdjevic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charyak is looking to slow Djurdjevic down with leg kicks.
Djurdjevic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Charyak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Djurdjevic lands a head shot.
Charyak thows a leg kick but Djurdjevic checks it
letting Djurdjevic counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Djurdjevic throws a sloppy head kick and Charyak moves out of range easily.
Djurdjevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Charyak is rocked!
Djurdjevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Charyak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Djurdjevic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Charyak. Charyak tries to recover but Djurdjevic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Charyak lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adis Djurdjevic!
After winning the bout, Adis Djurdjevic 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos comes into the arena with Mind The Gap blaring out of the sound system. Zapata has chosen Tres Delinquentes as his entrance music. Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alejandro Zapata's chin.

Die Rücksichtslos
vs
Zapata

188 cm
29
225 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

191 cm
25
218 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing)

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alejandro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Die Rücksichtslos takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Alejandro Zapata has been cut.
Zapata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Die Rücksichtslos is looking to slow Zapata down with leg kicks.
Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Die Rücksichtslos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Die Rücksichtslos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zapata lands with a nice body punch.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata throws a body punch but Die Rücksichtslos moves out of range.
Zapata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zapata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Die Rücksichtslos.
Zapata blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata moves away from the strike by Die Rücksichtslos.
Some wild striking there from Die Rücksichtslos.
Die Rücksichtslos slips a straight right by Zapata.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Zapata misses with a body shot.
Zapata looks to land a left hand but Die Rücksichtslos moved out of range nicely.
Die Rücksichtslos tries to clinch up but Zapata circles away and keeps his distance.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a poor cross that misses
and Zapata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Zapata looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Die Rücksichtslos!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Die Rücksichtslos is squirming around, avoiding Zapata's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Die Rücksichtslos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zapata thows a huge punch but Die Rücksichtslos dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Die Rücksichtslos wants to get back to full guard.

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

Zapata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is pressing down on Die Rücksichtslos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Die Rücksichtslos is holding on for now.
Zapata is looking to take a break and control but Die Rücksichtslos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Zapata is working for a submission of some sort.
Die Rücksichtslos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zapata.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zapata working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Die Rücksichtslos's thigh. Die Rücksichtslos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zapata pushes down on Die Rücksichtslos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alejandro Zapata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Zapata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Die Rücksichtslos does no damage.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Die Rücksichtslos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zapata.
Zapata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Die Rücksichtslos tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapata drops his hands momentarily and Die Rücksichtslos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Die Rücksichtslos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zapata.
Zapata lands with a nice body punch.
Die Rücksichtslos clobbers Zapata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Zapata is rocked!
A big right from Die Rücksichtslos misses.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Die Rücksichtslos finish him?
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Die Rücksichtslos 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!
Zapata misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Die Rücksichtslos misses.
Die Rücksichtslos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapata misses the body punch
and Die Rücksichtslos counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
After the fight, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judge Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden comes to the cage accompanied by Act a Fool. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva 's choice of entrance music: Metallica - The Unforgiven II . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Holden
vs
Silva

200 cm
29
223 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

180 cm
27
215 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judge Holden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Silva !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Holden.
Silva throws a leg kick but Holden checks it.
Some wild striking there from Holden.
Holden scores with a hook.

It looks like Lucas Silva has been cut.
Holden looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holden slips a jab and a cross from Silva .
Holden tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.

It looks like Judge Holden has been cut.
Holden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Holden.
Holden misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Silva .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Holden does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden is trying to get back to full guard.
Holden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva .
Holden is looking to improve his position.

Holden actively working from the bottom here.
Holden trying to control but Silva postures up.
Holden tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holden is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holden is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Holden tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Holden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holden regains full guard. Nicely done.

Holden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holden tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Holden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva .
Holden keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holden trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Holden working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Silva will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva misses with a low kick.
Holden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva cracks Holden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holden lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Silva misses

and Holden counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Holden looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.

Holden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden trying to control the position.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Holden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Holden keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Holden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.

Holden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Silva connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holden some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Holden gets back to half guard.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
Judge Holden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holden is not content to let Silva control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holden trying to control here.
Holden moves into full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Holden blocks nicely.
Holden is trying to hold Silva in close to prevent damage but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.

Holden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holden is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Holden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a bit shot that sees Holden covering up! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Silva !
Our winner, Lucas Silva , 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gillis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillis comes to the cage accompanied by I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gillis
vs
Tavarez

185 cm
27
220 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

186 cm
29
204 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Gillis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Tavarez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillis throws out a loose jab but Tavarez uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tavarez instigates a clinch.
Tavarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gillis has a couple of punches blocked by Tavarez.

Gillis manages to break the clinch.
Tavarez avoids the body shot from Gillis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gillis.
A slow jab from Tavarez misses its intended target.
Gillis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gillis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gillis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Gillis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gillis.
Nice body punch from Gillis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gillis gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tavarez tries to improve position but can't.
Gillis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gillis misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillis looks up at the clock and then as Tavarez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gillis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gillis trying to pass the guard but Tavarez defending well.
Tavarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gillis.
Gillis throws a strike but Tavarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gillis stands and throws Tavarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Gillis crashes against the mat.
Gillis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tavarez taking a bit of punishment here - Gillis scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Gillis.
Gillis throws a strike aimed at the side of Tavarez's head but Tavarez avoids it well.
Gillis throws a strike aimed at the side of Tavarez's head but Tavarez avoids it well.
Tavarez dodges the ground and pound from Gillis.
Tavarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Tavarez seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gillis actively working from the bottom here.
Gillis moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tavarez trying to control but Gillis is working from the bottom.
Gillis controls Tavarez momentarily but Tavarez frees himself.

Gillis working for a triangle but Tavarez defends it easily.
Tavarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gillis's head.

Gillis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavarez defends well.
Tavarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throwing strikes but missing.

Gillis working for a triangle but Tavarez defends it easily.
Gillis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavarez passes Gillis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gillis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gillis looking to control.
Gillis wants to sweep but no luck.
Tavarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gillis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gillis keeping moving, preventing Tavarez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gillis has his foot on Tavarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tavarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tavarez forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarez is looking to take a break and control but Gillis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gillis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tavarez trying to control from half guard but Gillis is working away.

Tavarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillis is staying active underneath Tavarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tavarez needs to keep his hands up - Gillis had a free shot at his head there.
Gillis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavarez.
Gillis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gillis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavarez looks to throw the jab but Gillis is out of range.
Tavarez throws a hook but Gillis blocks it.
Nice jab there from Gillis.
Gillis lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Gillis misses.
Gillis cracks Tavarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavarez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Jamie Gillis has been cut.
Tavarez throws a series of punches but Gillis moves out of range.
Tavarez moves away from the strike by Gillis.
Gillis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavarez.
Tavarez slips a straight right by Gillis.
Gillis misses with an uppercut.
Gillis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavarez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tavarez misses with a head kick.
Tavarez motions for Gillis to come forward. Tavarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gillis shoots in for a takedown but Tavarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gillis misses with an uppercut. Tavarez saw that one coming.
Gillis blocks a jab.
Tavarez throws out a loose jab but Gillis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillis looks to throw the jab but Tavarez is out of range.
Gillis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavarez in his tracks.
Tavarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gillis throws out the jab.
Gillis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavarez.
Gillis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tavarez's head.
Tavarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gillis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gillis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez tries to clinch up but Gillis circles away and keeps his distance.
Gillis with a jab.
A combination from Tavarez does no damage.

Tavarez has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tavarez after a bit of a struggle.
Gillis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Gillis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis is trying to force a seperation but Tavarez has the dominant position.
Tavarez lands a right hand.
Tavarez gets underhooks to prevent Gillis's takedown attempt.
Tavarez wants to stall.
Tavarez cracks Gillis with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillis prevents a body shot from Tavarez.
Gillis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gillis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Gillis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gillis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Gillis on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tavarez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gillis.
Tavarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillis's elbow.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Gillis won't want to take too many of those.
Tavarez is working Gillis over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavarez.
Gillis has a couple of punches blocked by Tavarez.

Gillis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavarez is looking to clinch but Gillis is avoiding it.
Tavarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gillis to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavarez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Tavarez scores with a takedown into Gillis's guard.
Tavarez wants to pass the guard but Gillis is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gillis keeping moving, preventing Tavarez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tavarez landing with the ground and pound.
Tavarez throwing strikes from guard but Gillis blocks nicely.
Tavarez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tavarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gillis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tavarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gillis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavarez has managed to get both his arms back between Gillis's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gillis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tavarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Gillis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Gillis's cut.
That's time! Gillis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gillis throws a lazy right hand but Tavarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gillis lands a jab to the nose.
Gillis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavarez swivels and escapes.
Tavarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gillis. Gillis gets slowly back to his feet.
Gillis lands a body shot.
Gillis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gillis slips a jab and a cross from Tavarez.
Tavarez looks to land a body kick but Gillis moved away.
Gillis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jamie Gillis is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gillis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Tavarez misses.
Gillis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gillis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gillis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gillis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavarez is refusing to be controlled, as Gillis sits in half guard.
Gillis 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.
Tavarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tavarez working a defensive guard here.
Tavarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gillis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gillis connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gillis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gillis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gillis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gillis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gillis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gillis lands some shots froms side control.

Tavarez is rocked!
Tavarez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavarez is still in real trouble! Can Gillis finish him?
Gillis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gillis in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tavarez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gillis turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Gillis!
Jamie Gillis retains his light heavyweight title!
Jamie Gillis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.