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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imma Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notta Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Can
vs
Can

156 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

156 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imma Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Notta Can!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Notta Can looks to throw the jab but Imma Can is out of range.

Imma Can gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Notta Can - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Imma Can avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Notta Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Imma Can controls his hands.
Notta Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Notta Can is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Notta Can letting Imma Can take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Imma Can.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Notta Can, as that shot connected.
Imma Can could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Notta Can gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Imma Can looking to slow down the pace here.
Imma Can leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Notta Can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Notta Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Notta Can taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Imma Can.
Notta Can slowing the pace effectively.
Notta Can misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imma Can blocks a body shot from Notta Can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Notta Can takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Notta Can throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can lands a left hand.
Imma Can is breathing heavily.
Notta Can makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imma Can lands a right hand that snaps the head of Notta Can backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Notta Can.
Imma Can letting Notta Can take a breather here.
Imma Can misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Notta Can - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Notta Can lands a shot to the body.
Imma Can misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Notta Can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Notta Can.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Notta Can.
Notta Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imma Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Notta Can.

Notta Can fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imma Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Notta Can is struggling to control the position.
Notta Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Imma Can controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Notta Can taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Notta Can scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Notta Can dominated that round.
That's time! Imma Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Notta Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Imma Can.
Imma Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Imma Can clinches with his opponent.
Notta Can lands with a light punch inside.
Notta Can just leaning against Imma Can, taking a breather.
Imma Can lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Notta Can.
Notta Can digs a right hand underneath Imma Can's ribcage. Imma Can let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imma Can is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Notta Can leaning against his opponent.
Imma Can is trying to maintain a safe position but Notta Can gets an underhook and turns Imma Can into the cage.
Notta Can dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Imma Can swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imma Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Notta Can's elbow.
Notta Can presses Imma Can against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Imma Can fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can can't find room to land a body shot as Imma Can controls the action.
Notta Can lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Imma Can or not.
A short uppercut from Notta Can.
Notta Can works on Imma Can's body with a couple of short punches.
Notta Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Notta Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Notta Can.
Nice body punch from Notta Can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Notta Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Notta Can as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Notta Can.
Notta Can cracks Imma Can with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can slowing the pace effectively.
Notta Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Imma Can blocks a body shot from Notta Can.
Notta Can seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Notta Can scores with a shot to the side of Imma Can's head.
Notta Can digs a right hand into Imma Can's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Imma Can's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Notta Can takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Notta Can tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Imma Can's elbow.
Notta Can is pushing Imma Can up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Imma Can throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can controlling the action here for a moment.
Notta Can lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Notta Can lands a shot to the body.
Imma Can blocks a body shot from Notta Can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Notta Can is pushing Imma Can up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Notta Can lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Notta Can lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Notta Can showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Imma Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Notta Can misses the shot to the body.
Imma Can comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Notta Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imma Can misses with a looping left.

Imma Can moves into range and clinches up with Notta Can.
Notta Can has Imma Can pushed against the cage.
Imma Can is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Notta Can is keeping busy.
Imma Can stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Notta Can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Notta Can's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Notta Can.
Notta Can tries to throw a body punch but Imma Can avoids it by throwing Notta Can back against the cage.
Notta Can looking to stall.
Notta Can lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Notta Can as Imma Can tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Notta Can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notta Can stalling.
Notta Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Notta Can blocks a body shot from Imma Can.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Imma Can.
Notta Can misses with a body punch.
Notta Can slows down the pace here.
Notta Can digs a right hand underneath Imma Can's ribcage. Imma Can let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Notta Can stalling.
Imma Can throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imma Can blocks a body shot from Notta Can.
Notta Can taking a breather.
Notta Can lands a shoulder strike.
Notta Can slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Notta Can.
Notta Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Notta Can throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Imma Can on the side of the head.
Notta Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imma Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Notta Can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Imma Can tries to keep at a distance but Notta Can has taken the fight into the clinch.
Notta Can controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Notta Can lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Notta Can tries a body shot but Imma Can blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imma Can is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Notta Can comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Notta Can has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Notta Can!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Prizefighter's choice of entrance music: Under and Over it by ffdp. HeavyWeight Prizefighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lisser
vs
Prizefighter

185 cm
25
284 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

214 cm
25
206 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prizefighter counters with a straight right hand.
Prizefighter moves forwards but Lisser connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like HeavyWeight Prizefighter has been cut.
Lisser throws a hook to the side of Prizefighter's head but Prizefighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lisser thows a body shot but no joy.
Lisser misses with a right hand
and Prizefighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lisser connects with the punch.
Lisser Rushes Prizefighter and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Prizefighter is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lisser Piles on the pressure and Prizefighter crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Balls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Balls
vs
Hall

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
247 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hall!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Balls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balls throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Balls slips under a jab.
Hall jabs Balls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balls misses with a looping left.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
Hall lands a body shot.

Hall darts in and clinches Balls up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Iron Balls has been cut.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Balls is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balls is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall taking a breather.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but Hall is controlling him.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balls up against the cage.
Balls is trying to break free.
Hall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hall is working Balls over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Hall's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Hall.
Balls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall lands with a hook. Balls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall works Balls's body with a nice hook.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall throws a hook but Balls avoids it easily.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balls doesn't seem phased though.
Balls connects with a solid leg kick.
Balls slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Balls counters with a two punch combo.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Hall slips a jab from Balls.
Balls avoids the body shot from Hall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Balls.
Balls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall avoids the head kick by Balls.
A head kick misses from Balls.
Balls is breathing heavily.
Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
A big left from Hall misses.
Balls looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Hall blocks the low kick.
Balls fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.

Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall effectively controlling the action here.
Balls tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballss head.
Hall has Balls pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Hall.
Balls with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Balls's shoulder, as Balls tries to avoid the shot.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Balls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balls throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Balls's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Balls. Those never looked like landing.
Balls slips a straight right by Hall.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Balls.
Balls misses with a kick to the body.
Balls misses with a low kick.
Balls fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
Hall avoids the body shot from Balls.
Balls throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall punishes Balls's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balls misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Balls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook. Balls ducked under it nicely.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimmy Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balls misses with a low kick.

Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balls, pushing him back against the cage.

Balls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a series of punches but Balls avoids them all with ease.
Balls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balls takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Balls misses.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Balls.
Balls fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Balls stalks Hall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hall's face. Hall staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balls misses with a punch to the body.
Hall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hall receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balls takes a shot to the head.
Hall just leaning against Balls, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall has Balls pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Hall stalls.
Balls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Balls has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balls tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Balls drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall.
Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall has Balls pressed against the cage, preventing Balls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balls tries to break free but Hall pushes him back against the cage.
Hall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Hall.
Balls throws a one two combo.
Balls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balls throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall cracks Balls with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iron Balls's cut.
That's time! Balls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Balls misses with a combination
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balls defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.

Hall moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall pushes Balls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Balls has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands a hook that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall has Balls pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Balls's ribcage. Balls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Hall to work.
Balls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall lands a right hand.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Hall lands a left hand.
A short left from Hall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.

Hall lands an uppercut that drops Balls! Hall follows him to the canvas looking to finish.

Balls is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hall is working to tighten is grip on Balls's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Balls has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hall is really squeezing tight and eventually Balls passes out! Hall breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Hall!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkasha Ukupnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukupnik comes to the cage accompanied by Drop the World. Voronkoff has chosen System of a Down-Aerials as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ukupnik
vs
Voronkoff

185 cm
22
250 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

186 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkasha Ukupnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronkoff feints a jab promting Ukupnik to slip. Voronkoff then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ukupnik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Voronkoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ukupnik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voronkoff.
Voronkoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ukupnik manages to get to full guard.
Ukupnik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voronkoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ukupnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ukupnik is looking to sinch up a triangle. Voronkoff throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ukupnik's body to avoid the submission. Ukupnik has instead reached around Voronkoff's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ukupnik arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arkasha Ukupnik!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Veal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Jef had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!

Jef
vs
Veal

189 cm
25
289 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Jef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Veal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veal misses with a two punch combination.

Veal moves into the clinch.
Jef looking to slow down the pace here.
Jef is looking for a takedown.
Veal stops a takedown attempt from Jef.
Veal lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Larry Jef has been cut.
Jef is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Veal is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Jef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jef tries to throw a body punch but Veal avoids it by throwing Jef back against the cage.
Jef is looking to control Veal's arms but Veal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jef has his back to the cage.

Veal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jef uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jef!
Veal throwing strikes but Jef uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veal wants to free his trapped foot but Jef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Veal wants to stand but Jef has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jef gets back to full guard.

Jef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jef is proving hard to escape from.
Veal passes Jef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veal controlling the pace.
Jef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Veal.

Veal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jef looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jef looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jef!
Veal is looking to regain half guard here but Jef keeps moving and retains side control.
Jef really is a fat lump.
Jef is looking to take a break and control but Veal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veal is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jef wants to stand but Veal has his arm trapped.
Veal is looking for a sweep.
Jef wants to stand but Veal is controlling his arm.
Jef is looking to take a break and control but Veal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veal pushes Jef away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jef gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jef is looking to take a break and control but Veal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veal is trying to control Jef's posture but Jef avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veal is looking to reverse the position.
Jef in side control, throwing shots but Veal defends.
Jef trying to control the position but Veal is working away.
Veal tries to bench press Jef off him but Jef keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jef trying to control the action but Veal is working from the bottom.
Jef working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Veal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Jef's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jef shoots in for a takedown but Veal shows good takedown defense.
Jef with a poor takedown

and Veal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jef!
Jef is desperately trying to improve his position but Veal has a good base and remains in mount.
Veal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jef wants to control but Veal is having none of it.
Veal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jef sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Veal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Veal in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benjamin Veal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jef gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Veal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jef is on top in guard.
Veal wants to stand and escape but Jef is having none of it.
Jef trying to control the position from guard on top but Veal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veal seems keen to control Jef's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veal is working an open guard so Jef takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jef is looking to clinch.
Veal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Jef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veal throws a lazy right hand but Jef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jef doesn't manage to clinch there - Veal circles away.
Jef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Veal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jef is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veal's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jef is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Veal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jef looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Veal taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Jef!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Nikkoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Redding
vs
Nikkoms

175 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Redding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Nikkoms!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nikkoms darts in and clinches Redding up against the cage.
Redding looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Redding lands a body punch.

Nikkoms gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redding regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Redding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikkoms wants to pass the guard but Redding is keeping the position.

Nikkoms decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Redding throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nikkoms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redding's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nikkoms gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Redding gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikkoms to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikkoms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikkoms stays in close to Redding's body and controls the position.

Nikkoms decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nikkoms has Redding up against the cage in a clinch.

Nikkoms turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikkoms manages to end up in side control.
Nikkoms scoring with punches and elbows.
Nikkoms passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Redding!

Nikkoms get's back to his feet.

Nikkoms decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

Nikkoms in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Redding tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nikkoms!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Nikkoms!
Our winner, Victor Nikkoms, 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Keep it going louder!. Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Duke
vs
Couture

188 cm
28
235 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

225 cm
28
290 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke tries to land a body kick
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Methuselah Couture has been cut.
Duke tries a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Duke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duke.
Duke looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Harrison Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Couture cracks Duke with an open hand slap.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Duke.
Duke drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Duke. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Duke throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Duke only half commits.
Couture checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Duke tenderised Couture's leg. Couture is trying to keep his angry face on.

Couture drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Couture blocks an elbow strike from Duke.
Duke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
Duke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Duke misses with a knee to the head.
Couture dodges an elbow strike from Duke.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.

Couture has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duke uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Duke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Couture connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duke circles away quickly and effectively.
Duke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Duke gets a clinch.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Couture tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture avoiding damage as Duke throws knees to the body.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Duke's ribcage. Duke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture blocks the elbow strike.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duke is pressed up against the cage. Couture has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duke down to the mat. Duke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.
Duke misses with a kick to the body
and Duke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture connects with the punch.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Harrison Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Duke.

Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duke.
Duke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
A hook to the body from Duke.
Couture avoids the elbow strike from Duke, against the cage.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.
Duke blocking some punches.

Couture has Duke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duke tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Duke's guard.
Duke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duke wants to stand and escape but Couture is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Harrison Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Methuselah Couture's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Duke misses with a leg kick.
Duke thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a one-two to the body.
Duke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Couture. Beautiful body shot.
Methuselah Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke tries to land a leg kick but Couture saw it coming and moves away.
Duke throws a nice outside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duke can pounce on him.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duke, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Couture shoots in and bounces Duke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Couture dives into side control.
Couture prevents Duke from escaping the position.
Couture is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duke stops Couture from passing to mount.
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.
Duke bucks up and tries to throw Couture off but instead Couture has got his back!
Couture tries to keep control of the position but Duke is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is trying to get back to his feet but Couture has full control of the position and if anything, Duke has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
A low kick from Duke misses

and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Duke fights it but they end up in guard.
Couture wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Duke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Couture sitting in guard here, content to control.
Methuselah Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture won't allow Duke to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Duke throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harrison Duke is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and Couture counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Duke throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Duke misses with a low kick.

Couture shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Couture is trying to move to mount but Duke reverses beautifully and ends up in Couture's guard.
Duke wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Methuselah Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Methuselah Couture's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Couture checks a low kick from Duke.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke is looking to score with low kicks.
Duke checks a leg kick.
Couture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab from Couture.
Duke throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Couture clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duke throws an elbow but misses.
Duke trying to stall but Couture improves his position.

Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Couture lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duke is looking to score with low kicks.

Couture closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duke to the mat! Duke manages to get full guard.

Duke pushes Couture off and gets back to his feet.
Duke looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Duke throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.

Duke instigates a clinch.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Duke avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
Couture wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture tries to work over Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture blocks the elbow strike.
Duke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duke's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Couture avoids a wild elbow strike from Duke.

Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.
Couture checks a leg kick nicely.
Couture checks a leg kick.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick

and Couture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duke won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Couture decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Couture gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Duke is trying to buck Couture off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Couture is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Duke is pushing Couture's head away, looking to escape. Couture manages to hold on to the position though.
Duke tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Couture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
After winning the bout, Methuselah Couture 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
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hytten comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Rizzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. open road song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hytten
vs
Rizzo

215 cm
34
253 lbs
32 - 19 - 0

219 cm
27
285 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry
Brute

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Hytten.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hytten connects with a high kick.
Rizzo scores with a jab.
Hytten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hytten counters with a two punch combo.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Hytten.
Rizzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hytten's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hytten finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo's head.
Hytten swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
Hytten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Hytten moves away and avoids it.
Hytten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Rizzo coming out on top.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Semmy Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hytten looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo tries to score with a low kick but Hytten moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten throws a right hand that Rizzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo also avoids with ease.
Rizzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hytten connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo looks to throw a body kick
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Rizzo is rocked!
Hytten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hytten finish him?
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hytten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Rizzo as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hytten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hytten lands a brutal head kick. Rizzo looks out on his feet and Hytten throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kent Hytten!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Town Called Malice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Barnett's choice of entrance music: canceled forever 125. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thai
vs
Barnett

191 cm
25
249 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

210 cm
27
280 lbs
26 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett works the jab nicely.

It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thai moves out of range as Barnett strikes.
Barnett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnett.

Muay Thai's cut is getting worse.
Thai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnett throws a front kick aimed at Thai's knee but Thai avoids it well.
Barnett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruiner Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai misses the jab.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Barnett jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
Barnett throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnett throws out a powerful jab.
Thai throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnett, as that shot connected.

Muay Thai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Thai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thai on the side of the head.
Barnett misses with a kick to the body.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thai.
Thai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnett.

Barnett lands a big uppercut and Thai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thai looks OK. Barnett waves Thai back to his feet!

Thai is rocked!

Jeez, Muay Thai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
BOOM! Barnett lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thai. Thai tries to recover but Barnett is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruiner Barnett!
Ruiner Barnett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.