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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eighteen
vs
Hogan

185 cm
27
195 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

178 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Hogan fails with the takedown
and Eighteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen scores with a nice body kick.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eighteen tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eighteen to the ground. Eighteen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dave Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Eighteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Eighteen.
Eighteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
The crowd cheers as Eighteen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eighteen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eighteen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Eighteen circles away easily
and Eighteen counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eighteen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogan's head.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eighteen lands a slapping body shot.
Eighteen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eighteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eighteen defends it well.
Eighteen is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.

Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eighteen is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eighteen sees it coming and defends easily.

Eighteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan thows a huge punch but Eighteen dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Eighteen defends the submission attempt.
Eighteen is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eighteen is in trouble now - Hogan has advanced to mount!

Hogan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Eighteen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hogan off and cradles Eighteen's limp body as Hogan celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hulk Hogan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. 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.

Zedong
vs
Jones

173 cm
29
135 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

170 cm
31
137 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Zedong circles away and keeps his distance.

Zedong rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Zedong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Zedong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zedong ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Zedong's leg. Zedong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zedong misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Zedong.

Zedong instigates a clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Zedong controls the action.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Zedong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Zedong moves into the clinch.
Zedong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zedong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mao Zedong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Zedong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zedong is looking for a takedown.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zedong backwards.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Zedong's head.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Jones is trying to trip Zedong. He has hold of a leg but Zedong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zedong keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Zedong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
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!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong looking to control.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Zedong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedong controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Zedong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong trying to control here.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zedong!
Jones avoids the attempt from Zedong to control.
Zedong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Zedong is having none of it.
Jones looking to finish Zedong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zedong!
Zedong wants to control but Jones is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zedong tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working Zedong over with strikes here.
Jones landing punches.

Zedong is rocked!
Zedong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Zedong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones trying to control but Zedong is having none of it.
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Zedong and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimlock Jones!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suka Blitzkilf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blitzkilf's choice of entrance music: Muslamic Rape gangs. Suka Blitzkilf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Estima
vs
Blitzkilf

170 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suka Blitzkilf!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkilf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blitzkilf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Estima really is a fat lump.
Blitzkilf connects with a crisp jab.
Estima defending well as Blitzkilf loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Blitzkilf as Estima shoots in.
Blitzkilf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blitzkilf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Estima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blitzkilf 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 Estima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Estima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blitzkilf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Estima in his tracks.
Blitzkilf jabs Estima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Estima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blitzkilf.
Estima checks a leg kick.

Blitzkilf closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkilf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Blitzkilf.
Blitzkilf misses with a punch on the inside.
Blitzkilf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blitzkilf scores with a shoulder strike.
Blitzkilf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blitzkilf lands with a short shot to the head.
Blitzkilf misses with a punch on the inside.
Estima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Estima is trying to pull guard but Blitzkilf has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Estima. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkilf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blitzkilf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blitzkilf lands a hook that snaps the head of Estima backwards.
Blitzkilf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Estima jumps guard but Blitzkilf stands there with Estima around his waist. Estima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blitzkilf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Estima backwards.
Estima jumps guard but Blitzkilf stands there with Estima around his waist. Estima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blitzkilf tries to work over Estima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blitzkilf scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blitzkilf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Blitzkilf on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blitzkilf.
Estima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitzkilf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blitzkilf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Estima backwards.
Blitzkilf scores with a shoulder strike.
Blitzkilf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blitzkilf misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blitzkilf fails to land.
Blitzkilf misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Estima successfully pulls guard.
Blitzkilf chips away with some ground and pound.
Estima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blitzkilf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blitzkilf slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitzkilf thows a huge punch but Estima dodges it nicely.
Blitzkilf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blitzkilf working the head and body with strikes.

Estima is rocked!
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. Blitzkilf connects with a nice short shot to Estima's temple.
Oh Estima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blitzkilf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Estima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Blitzkilf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Estima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Blitzkilf! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suka Blitzkilf!
Suka Blitzkilf took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There is no god but Allah and the prophet Mohamed (PBUH) is his pedophile '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rawjon Rondough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Masatupo
vs
Rondough

180 cm
34
158 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

186 cm
24
171 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rawjon Rondough!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Rondough as Masatupo shoots in.
A jab from Masatupo finds it's way through Rondough's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Rondough. No joy for Masatupo on that attempt.
Masatupo misses with the combination.
Rondough blocks a head kick by Masatupo.
Rondough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masatupo but Masatupo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rondough takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haiki Masatupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masatupo scores with a head kick. Rondough tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Masatupo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo throws a head kick that misses.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Rondough moves out of range easily.
Rondough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masatupo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rondough's head.
Masatupo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masatupo wants it to stay on the feet.
Masatupo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masatupo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masatupo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rondough.
Masatupo lands a slapping body shot.
Masatupo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masatupo gets a double leg takedown into Rondough's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Masatupo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rondough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masatupo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondough controlling Masatupo's posture.
Masatupo wants to pass the guard but Rondough is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo advances position into side control!

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

Masatupo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rondough, who protects the arm well.
Rondough wants to control but Masatupo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masatupo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rondough, who protects the arm well.
Masatupo working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Masatupo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masatupo throws an elbow but Rondough slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masatupo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masatupo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masatupo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rondough was well out of range. Poor timing from Masatupo.
Masatupo connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Masatupo scores with a four punch combination!
Masatupo misses with a head kick.
A jab from Masatupo does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masatupo. Rondough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rondough takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Masatupo moves into range and clinches up with Rondough.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masatupo goes for a takedown attempt but Rondough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masatupo thows a body shot but no joy.
Masatupo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rondough's waist but Rondough gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masatupo off to one side.
Masatupo is looking to wear down Rondough with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rondough avoids the head kick by Masatupo.
Haiki Masatupo is winning the standup battle so far.
Masatupo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haiki Masatupo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masatupo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries to bum rush Rondough with a series of wild strikes but Rondough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masatupo misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masatupo.

Masatupo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Masatupo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masatupo throws a head kick but Rondough moves out of range.
Masatupo misses with a straight left.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Rondough moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rondough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masatupo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Rondough feints and as Masatupo raises his hands in defense, Rondough changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Masatupo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Masatupo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rondough has picked Masatupo up and slammed him! Masatupo can't keep hold of the triangle and Rondough manages to pass to side control!
Masatupo is pushing Rondough's head away, looking to escape. Rondough manages to hold on to the position though.
Masatupo is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masatupo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Masatupo forces Rondough back against the cage and clinches.
Masatupo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rondough just stands there and leans against the cage.

Masatupo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Rondough moves out of range easily.
Rondough throws a shot from downtown. Masatupo moves away and avoids it.
Masatupo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haiki Masatupo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rondough shoots in looking for a takedown. Masatupo tries to sprawl out of it but Rondough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masatupo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Masatupo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masatupo slips nicely into half guard.
Masatupo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rondough can do to turn this around?
Masatupo is looking to stall here but Rondough recovers full guard.
Rondough is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo stands and throws Rondough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masatupo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Masatupo wants to control but Rondough is keeping him busy.

Masatupo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rondough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haiki Masatupo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rondough's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rondough tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masatupo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rondough's face as Masatupo controls the position.
Masatupo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rondough is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masatupo asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Haiki Masatupo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masatupo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Masatupo misses.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick and Rondough moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rondough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masatupo but Masatupo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masatupo stuffs the takedown.
Haiki Masatupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rawjon Rondough.
Masatupo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rondough gets caught napping as Masatupo dives in and scores a takedown. Rondough manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatupo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haiki Masatupo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masatupo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiki Masatupo!
A less than humble Haiki Masatupo 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
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin has chosen real american as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flikflak
vs
Hogin

200 cm
32
265 lbs
17 - 5 - 1

170 cm
34
276 lbs
53 - 22 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

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 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 53 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Hogin misses its intended target.

Hogin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flikflak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hogin is in Flikflak's guard.
Flikflak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hogin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flikflak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flikflak controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogin throws a strike but Flikflak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hogin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hogin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Flikflak escapes and throws Hogin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hogin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Flikflak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hogin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flikflak is looking to take a break and control but Hogin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak tries to advance to mount but Hogin denies him.
Hogin looking for a sweep but Flikflak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hogin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Flikflak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hogin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Flikflak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hogin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flikflak tries to control but Hogin wriggling away.
Hogin is looking to improve his position but Flikflak isn't that keen on the idea.
Flikflak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogin is looking to escape.
Flikflak moves to the back position.

Flikflak working for a choke but Hogin is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hogin fending off the submission attempt from Flikflak.
Flikflak trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak doesn't have the hooks in and Hogin manages to turn into his guard.
Hogin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogin is fighting to break Flikflak's control of his arms but Flikflak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hogin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flikflak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogin distracts Flikflak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogin postures up in Flikflak's guard and throws a big left but Flikflak blocks it.
Hogin forces his way into half guard.
Hogin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flikflak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flikflak.
Hogin being controlled here momentarily.
Hogin lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogin trying to control but Flikflak is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogin throws a strike but Flikflak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hogin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hogin looking for subs off his back but Flikflak has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hogin pushes Flikflak off looking to stand but Flikflak dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin wants to control but Flikflak is keeping busy.
Flikflak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hulk Hogin 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.

Flikflak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flikflak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flikflak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Flikflak wants to control from the top but Hogin keeps moving.
Flikflak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flikflak passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Flikflak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hogin is looking for a sweep. Flikflak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak trying to pass the guard but Hogin defending well.
Flikflak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hogin regains half guard.
Hogin wants to improve his position but Flikflak is controlling well.
Hogin wants to sweep but Flikflak has passed to side control!
Hogin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flikflak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Hogin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flikflak.

Flikflak wants to finish this one by submission but Hogin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flikflak.
Hogin can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Hogin is looking to improve his position but Flikflak isn't that keen on the idea.
Flikflak trying to control but Hogin is having none of it.
Flikflak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hogin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hogin is looking to get to half guard.
Hogin wants to control but Flikflak is having none of it.
Hogin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Flikflak has isolated one of Hogin's arms. Hogin looking to fight him off but Flikflak twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Flikflak!
An out of breath Pedro Flikflak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Montage. Crim has chosen Go To Sleep B1TCH! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juan Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sanchez
vs
Crim

189 cm
31
220 lbs
25 - 15 - 2

179 cm
34
221 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Crim's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Crim is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crim is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez stops Crim from standing up.

Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Crim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crim manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Crim's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Crim keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Crim is keeping the position.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Crim is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Crim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crim shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Crim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Crim with that takedown attempt.
Crim leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Crim enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Crim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crim as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Crim with a series of wild strikes but Crim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Crim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim fails to land with a series of punches.
Crim misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Crim shows good takedown defense.
Crim avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Crim. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Crim scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crim.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Crim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Crim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.

Crim pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.

Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crim moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez scores with a head kick.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Crim throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Crim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Crim moves out of range easily.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Crim.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crim.
Crim swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Crim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez defending well as Crim loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanchez'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!

Crim avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Crim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Crim as Sanchez shoots in.
Crim avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crim counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Crim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crim connects with a crisp jab.
Crim blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crim.
Crim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Crim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Crim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crim lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Crim gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crim misses with a looping right.
Rudell Crim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez swings for the body but Crim moves out of range.
Crim misses with an uppercut.
Crim throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Crim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crim throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Crim sprawls well.
Crim misses the jab.
Crim moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Crim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crim under the eye.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Crim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Crim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crim throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Crim throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crim's sensitive parts.

Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Crim's guard.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Crim keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Rudell Crim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crim wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crim throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanchez trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.
Juan Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Crim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crim keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sanchez!
Juan Sanchez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Me llamo Juan'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helter Skelter. Filcic has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manson
vs
Filcic

198 cm
31
280 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

178 cm
32
157 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filcic takes one to the chin there.
Manson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Filcic looks gassed!
Filcic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manson lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Charlie Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manson.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Manson engages and cracks Filcic with a massive lead left hook - Filcic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Manson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Manson!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie Manson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 Salvatore Guiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guiliano
vs
Richards

205 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
33
267 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 Hilo, Salvatore Guiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Guiliano or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.

Oooooh!!! Richards has knocked Guiliano down with a huge combo! Richards steps away and waves a wobbly Guiliano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Salvatore Guiliano has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards throws a right hand that Guiliano ducks under and follows up with a left that Guiliano also avoids with ease.
Richards looks to land a combination but Guiliano avoids it well.
Guiliano throws a poor cross that misses
and Richards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richards throws a right hand that Guiliano ducks under and follows up with a left that Guiliano also avoids with ease.

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

Guiliano is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Guiliano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards throws an overhand right that has Guiliano reeling! Richards follows up with more punches and Guiliano is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reed Richards!
In his post fight interview, Reed Richards started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyelove Fucked up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkrieg comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fucked up's choice of entrance music: call to prayer. Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blitzkrieg
vs
Fucked up

192 cm
30
183 lbs
17 - 18 - 1

178 cm
25
182 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version
Jihad Fight Gear-Cage Wars version

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 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eyelove Fucked up!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzkrieg throws a right hand that Fucked up ducks under and follows up with a left that Fucked up also avoids with ease.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a double leg but Fucked up sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fucked up closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blitzkrieg's guard.
Blitzkrieg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fucked up wants to control from the top but Blitzkrieg keeps moving.
Fucked up stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitzkrieg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blitzkrieg has momentary wrist control but Fucked up slips an elbow through the middle.
Fucked up postures up.
Fucked up trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fucked up is looking to work some ground and pound but Blitzkrieg has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitzkrieg tries to strike from the bottom.

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

Blitzkrieg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fucked up can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fucked up wants to control from the top but Blitzkrieg keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucked up pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitzkrieg is keeping the position for now.
Fucked up trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fucked up postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fucked up must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fucked up trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blitzkrieg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Blitzkrieg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blitzkrieg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blitzkrieg stops Fucked up from standing up.
Blitzkrieg wants to pass the guard but Fucked up is keeping the position.

Blitzkrieg drops back looking for a leg! Fucked up is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fucked up manages to kick Blitzkrieg off! Blitzkrieg jumps back into Fucked up's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fucked up wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Blitzkrieg manages to pass to side control.
Fucked up is trying to get back to full guard.
Blitzkrieg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fucked up does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fucked up manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blitzkrieg fails with a takedown attempt.
Blitzkrieg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Fucked up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fucked up gets a double leg takedown into Blitzkrieg's guard.
Blitzkrieg is looking to stand up but Fucked up isn't so interested in that idea.

Fucked up avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blitzkrieg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fucked up stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blitzkrieg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Fucked up got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blitzkrieg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fucked up has managed to get both his arms back between Blitzkrieg's legs - danger averted.
Fucked up passes Blitzkrieg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fucked up slips a nice elbow through Blitzkrieg's hands, connecting with Blitzkrieg's forehead.
Fucked up wants to control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him busy.
Fucked up thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fucked up is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blitzkrieg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fucked up looking to sit in guard and control but Blitzkrieg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Fucked up looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blitzkrieg is one step ahead there.
Fucked up keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blitzkrieg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blitzkrieg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fucked up is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fucked up working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blitzkrieg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyelove Fucked up dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fucked up closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fucked up lands in his opponent's guard.
Blitzkrieg wants to stand up but Fucked up is controlling him.
Blitzkrieg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eyelove Fucked up has got the better of the ground game so far.

Blitzkrieg working for submissions but it's allowed Fucked up to get to half guard.
Fucked up not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fucked up is taking a breather. Blitzkrieg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fucked up working Blitzkrieg over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fucked up stalling.
Blitzkrieg is pressing down on Fucked up's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucked up works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fucked up working Blitzkrieg over with strikes.
Fucked up is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Blitzkrieg reverses the position - he's now on top in Fucked up's guard.

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

Fucked up looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Blitzkrieg drops back looking for a leg! Fucked up is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fucked up manages to kick Blitzkrieg off! Blitzkrieg jumps back into Fucked up's guard.
Fucked up keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up working a defensive guard here.
Fucked up looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blitzkrieg is one step ahead there.
Fucked up keeping moving, preventing Blitzkrieg from controlling successfully.
Fucked up is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fucked up throws a series of punches but Blitzkrieg moves out of range.
Fucked up throws a big shot that misses.
Blitzkrieg shoots in and drives through. Fucked up sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fucked up as he avoids it easily.
Blitzkrieg with a lazy takedown attempt

and Fucked up counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fucked up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamikazee Blitzkrieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fucked up wants to pass the guard but Blitzkrieg is keeping the position.
Fucked up makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fucked up trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fucked up accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fucked up slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fucked up working the body and head with strikes.
Fucked up advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fucked up looking to control but Blitzkrieg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blitzkrieg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blitzkrieg is trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up is landing with some decent strikes but Blitzkrieg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blitzkrieg is squirming around, avoiding Fucked up's attempts to control the action.
Blitzkrieg gets back to half guard.
Fucked up looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blitzkrieg is trying to stand up here but Fucked up is controlling him well.
Fucked up trying to pass the guard but Blitzkrieg defending well.

Fucked up is working for a kimura but Blitzkrieg is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blitzkrieg looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyelove Fucked up showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Blitzkrieg tries for a takedown but Fucked up circles away easily

and Fucked up counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fucked up takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fucked up is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fucked up works his way into side control.
Blitzkrieg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fucked up wants to control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him busy.

Blitzkrieg throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fucked up connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blitzkrieg. Blitzkrieg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg dives in and grabs Fucked up's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fucked up pushes down on Blitzkrieg's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fucked up misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Blitzkrieg as Fucked up shoots in.
Fucked up doesn't manage to clinch there - Blitzkrieg circles away.

Fucked up looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.
Fucked up trying to control from half guard but Blitzkrieg is working away.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.

Fucked up is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blitzkrieg defends it well.
Blitzkrieg trying to hold on to Fucked up's head to control him but Fucked up postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucked up lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blitzkrieg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fucked up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blitzkrieg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blitzkrieg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blitzkrieg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blitzkrieg wants to improve his position but Fucked up is controlling well.
Fucked up not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blitzkrieg won't allow Fucked up to pass to mount.
Fucked up working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fucked up is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blitzkrieg sees it coming and defends easily.
Fucked up looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blitzkrieg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fucked up prevents Blitzkrieg from standing back up.
Fucked up wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitzkrieg keeps working.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.
Fucked up is trying to control the action in half guard but Blitzkrieg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blitzkrieg gets full guard.

Blitzkrieg working for a triangle but Fucked up defends it easily.
Fucked up sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blitzkrieg's guard.
Fucked up slips a nice elbow through Blitzkrieg's hands, connecting with Blitzkrieg's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg strikes from the bottom but Fucked up passes into mount!
Fucked up looking to control but Blitzkrieg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blitzkrieg tries to reverse the position but Fucked up maintains control.
Blitzkrieg is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fucked up connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Fucked up looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fucked up landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Fucked up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fucked up avoids the attempt from Blitzkrieg to control.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fucked up trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eyelove Fucked up comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fucked up 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyelove Fucked up!
An intense looking Eyelove Fucked up took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Whenever, in their anguish, they try to escape from Hell, back they shall be dragged, and will be told: "Taste the torment of the Conflagration!" Quran 22:19-2'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Step into a World. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Murheellinen Vilkuttaja enters the cage!

Leshley
vs
Vilkuttaja

190 cm
32
265 lbs
21 - 17 - 2

189 cm
28
279 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 21 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Leshley misses with a hook. Vilkuttaja ducked under it nicely.
Vilkuttaja misses the jab.
Leshley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Leshley ducks down to avoid it.
Leshley looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilkuttaja is just out of range.
Leshley throws a shot from downtown. Vilkuttaja moves away and avoids it.
Leshley cracks Vilkuttaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leshley scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Leshley drops Vilkuttaja with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vilkuttaja looks back up at him and smiles so Leshley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vilkuttaja gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Leshley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Vilkuttaja wakes up just in time to hear Leshley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Leshley!
After winning the bout, Bobby Leshley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.