GSF 39 Marciano vs Virtanen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel as his entrance music. Billa Bong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Grande
vs
Bong

193 cm
25
204 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
33
200 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bong counters with a single leg into guard. Grande didn't expect that.

Bong drops back looking for a leg! Grande is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grande manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Grande's guard.
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grande wants to sweep but no luck.
Grande working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong pushes down on Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grande desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bong slows the pace down in half guard.
Grande makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grande.
Grande avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grande has Bong pulled in close to control his posture.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bong stopping the sweep attempt from Grande.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande pulls Bong in close to his closed guard and prevents Bong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.

Grande pushes Bong off and gets back to his feet.

Bong darts in and clinches Grande up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bong is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande crunches a lovely knee into Bong's ribcage.
Grande pushes off an throws an elbow but Bong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bong has had enough of the clinch but Grande keeps him there for the moment.
Grande working aggressively here.
Bong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taco Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grande pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grande tries to clinch up
and Bong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grande's knee momentarily.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Bong pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bong gets the takedown into side control.

Bong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bong 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Grande struggling a bit here.
Grande is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Bong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bong working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grande tries to close the distance and clinch but Bong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bong swats away the attempt to clinch by Grande.
Grande wants to clinch but Bong slips to the side

and Bong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bong stands up over Grande, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bong throwing strikes from guard but Grande blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Billa Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong prevents Grande from getting back to his feet.
Bong working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
Bong throws an elbow that misses. Grande uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bong's guard. Nice move by Grande!
Grande won't allow Bong to sweep him here.

Grande stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bong throws a nice looking combination but Grande bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grande is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande is looking to clinch but Bong is avoiding it.
Grande wants to clinch but Bong slips to the side
and Bong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bong misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grande sprawls well initially but Bong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grande controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong misses with a head shot. Grande uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grande avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Bong is having none of it.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bong wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Bong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bong lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande trying to control the position.
Bong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Grande has wrist control.
Bong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong scoring with some ground and pound.
Bong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grande will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bong wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grande wanted to stand there but Bong had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Grande moves in looking to clinch but Bong pushes him off.
Bong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grande defends it nicely.
Bong lands a two punch combo.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grande tries to clinch but Bong is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bong. Those never looked like landing.
Grande closes the distance but Bong moves to the side
and Bong counters with a series of strikes. Grande will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande is looking to clinch.
Bong avoids the body shot from Grande.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to clinch up

and Bong moves into the clinch.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grande pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billa Bong.
Grande throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande misses with a jab, cross combination.

Grande gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
Bong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grande throws an elbow but misses.
Billa Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bong is trying to break the clinch but Grande has him pressed against the cage.
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bong tries for a takedown. No joy.

Grande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grande's waist but Grande gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.

Bong clinches up with Grande and pushes him back against the cage.
Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grande gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Grande breaks from the clinch.
Bong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grande counters with a two punch combo.
Taco Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong looks to land a combination but Grande avoids it well.
Bong keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grande tries to clinch but Bong moves away

and Bong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billa Bong.
I've got Bong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!
Billa Bong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey's entrance music is One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garvey
vs
David

170 cm
27
152 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

170 cm
25
154 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garvey.

Garvey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Garvey gets to his feet. David looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garvey misses with a low kick.
David lands a jab to the head.
A big right from David misses.
Garvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
David misses with an uppercut.
David misses with a double jab.
Marcus Garvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Garvey finds it's way through David's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garvey throws a head kick but David moves out of range.

David closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garvey is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garvey tries to kick David off but David keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garvey is trying to control but can't.
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. David connects with a nice short shot to Garvey's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garvey is trying to keep David in close.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Garvey has wrist control.
David preventing the sweep.
Garvey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Garvey just wasn't active enough.
David checks the leg kick.
Garvey tries to land a front kick but David steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvey. That's going to slow David down.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garvey.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garvey counters with a nice low kick that buckles David's knee momentarily.
Garvey moves forwards but David connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garvey misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey connects with a looping right hand.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garvey.
Nice straight punches there by David. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of David.
Garvey throws a leg kick but David sees it coming and checks it nicely.

David closes the distance and clinches.
David blocks a body shot from Garvey.
Garvey can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.

David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David scores with a one two! Garvey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garvey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garvey misses with a head kick.

David clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Melekh David will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

David moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from David does no damage.
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garvey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David tries to bum rush Garvey with a series of wild strikes but Garvey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

David clinches.
Garvey lands a nice uppercut.
David looking to slow down the pace here.
Garvey presses David against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Garvey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt David or not.
David is trying to pull guard but Garvey has him pressed against the cage.

David jumps guard and drags Garvey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
David lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garvey!

That's one minute gone in the round.
David lands with some strikes.
Garvey avoids a series of strikes thrown by David.

David looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

David goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garvey is on top in guard.
Garvey wants to get up but he can't break David's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey controls from within his opponent's guard.

David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garvey defends well.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garvey wanted to stand there but David had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Garvey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped David in his tracks.

Garvey gets tackled into the cage by David. David maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garvey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garvey lands a hook that snaps the head of David backwards.
Garvey struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
Garvey misses with a punch to the body.
Garvey swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
David has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garvey after a bit of a struggle.
David prevents a body shot from Garvey.
David effectively controlling the action here.
Garvey is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.
Garvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garvey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvey is trying to force a seperation but David has the dominant position.

David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garvey leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melekh David.
Garvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Garvey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Garvey scores with a jab to the body.
Garvey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Garvey.
David closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garvey circles away.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and Garvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garvey tries to clinch there but David circles away.
Melekh David seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.

Garvey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
David wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David trying to hold on to Garvey's head to control him but Garvey postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David misses with a jab, cross combination.
David misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garvey circles away.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melekh David.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garvey.
Melekh David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David blocks a leg kick.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garvey working aggressively here.

David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garvey misses with a straight right.
David throws the left hand but Garvey avoids the punch easily.

Garvey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for David!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garvey wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
David tries to reverse the position but Garvey maintains control.
Garvey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
David is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey content just to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David is working to get back to half guard.

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 Marcus Garvey.
I think Garvey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Melekh David!
After the fight, Melekh David was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Sleep - Eminem. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shane Taylor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Grace
vs
Taylor

182 cm
26
178 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
30
202 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Royce Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.

Grace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grace fails to take his opponent's back.

Grace looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grace looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Poor strikes thrown by Grace there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grace punching from mount but Taylor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grace trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Grace looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grace 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grace trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.

Grace is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taylor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Taylor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grace.
Grace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grace unloads with some shots from mount but Taylor bucks and avoids them well.
Taylor prevents Grace from taking his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound.

Grace is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taylor is surviving well by controlling Grace's body position as best he can.
Grace wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Grace fails to advance to Taylor's back.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Grace looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grace moves to take his opponent's back.
A lull in the action here.
Grace biding his time, controlling Taylor.

Grace looking for the choke from the back.

Grace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Taylor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Taylor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor staying busy and making it hard for Grace to control.

Taylor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grace gets his way!

Taylor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grace gets his way!
Grace throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Grace has managed to slip his arm under Taylor's chin. This could be all over... yep, Taylor is tapping out! Submission win for Grace.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Grace!
After winning the bout, Royce Grace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyo Nishiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Chavez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akiyo Nishiura's chin.

Chavez
vs
Nishiura

179 cm
35
155 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

172 cm
35
147 lbs
33 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

160!

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akiyo Nishiura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez lands with a hook. Nishiura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nishiura lands with a nice body punch.

Nishiura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nishiura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nishiura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Chavez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nishiura scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nishiura manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nishiura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nishiura clinches up against the cage.

Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Nishiura fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nishiura. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nishiura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nishiura wants to clinch.
Nishiura misses with a looping left.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nishiura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nishiura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nishiura swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez punishes Nishiura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nishiura moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nishiura.
Nishiura moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Nishiura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Nishiura looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez swings for the body but Nishiura moves out of range.
Nishiura misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Nishiura misses
and Chavez counters with a good low kick that Nishiura was not able to check.
Jab from Nishiura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Nishiura misses the shot to the body.
Nishiura wants to clinch.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nishiura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiura.
Nice body kick there by Chavez.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Nishiura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiura moves away.
Nishiura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez throws a push kick but Nishiura slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Nishiura moved out of range.
Nishiura connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Nishiura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nishiura is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Nishiura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nishiura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavez takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chavez throws a head kick that Nishiura semi-blocks.
Chavez lands a head kick. Nishiura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nishiura misses with a looping left.
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nishiura.
Chavez throws a hook but Nishiura avoids it easily.
Chavez lunges at Nishiura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nishiura's hand.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Chavez blocks a head kick by Nishiura.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nishiura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Miguel Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nishiura blocks the low kick.

Nishiura closes the distance and clinches.
Nishiura lands a body punch.
Nishiura misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nishiura on the inside.
Nishiura pushes Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nishiura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but Nishiura blocks with his arms.
Nishiura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nishiura digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Nishiura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chavez.
Nishiura blocks an elbow strike.
Nishiura avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Nishiura trying to control the position but instead, Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nishiura into the cage.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nishiura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nishiura.
Chavez is struggling to control the position.
Nishiura lands with a right to the head.
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Nishiura's ribcage.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nishiura being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Nishiura breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nishiura is looking to clinch.
Nishiura lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Nishiura.
Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nishiura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Chavez.
Nishiura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nishiura wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura closes the distance but Chavez moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Nishiura misses the shot to the body.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nishiura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nishiura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiura.
Nishiura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nishiura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Nishiura moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nishiura misses with a looping left.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Nishiura tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a leg kick
and Nishiura counters with a straight right hand.
Nishiura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nishiura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chavez back to the cage. Nishiura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Chavez is rocked!
Nishiura moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nishiura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nishiura. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nishiura doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Nishiura catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Nishiura.
Nishiura swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nishiura.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. Nishiura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez throws a head kick but Nishiura moves out of range.
Akiyo Nishiura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nishiura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nishiura takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.

Nishiura moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez slows down the pace here.
Nishiura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nishiura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nishiura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nishiura's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nishiura.
Chavez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nishiura avoids it.
Miguel Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nishiura can't break the clinch.
Nishiura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
Akiyo Nishiura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Nishiura.
Nishiura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Chavez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nishiura can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nishiura.
Nishiura blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Nishiura tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a knee to the head.
Chavez misses with a knee strike.
Nishiura misses with a body punch.
Nishiura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nishiura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nishiura throws a lazy body kick
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chavez.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishiura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
Nishiura thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Nishiura misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akiyo Nishiura.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
Miguel Chavez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Vischi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clem's entrance music is Symphony X- . A fine choice. Piero Vischi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Clem's chin.

Clem
vs
Vischi

190 cm
31
215 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

185 cm
32
215 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Clem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piero Vischi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vischi.
Clem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vischi misses with a straight right.
Clem lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Piero Vischi has been cut.
Clem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vischi ducks under a wild hook from Clem.
Vischi slips a jab from Clem.
Clem misses with a jab to the body
and Vischi counters with a thumping low kick.
Clem swings for the body but Vischi moves out of range.
Vischi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vischi lunges at Clem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clem's hand.
Clem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vischi.
Clem misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vischi counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clem throws a head kick that misses.

Clem scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clem controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vischi is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clem trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vischi wants to hold on but Clem pushes him away.
Clem controlling the pace for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Clem.
Clem misses with an uppercut.
Vischi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vischi blocks a jab.
Vischi scores with a hook to the body. Clem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vischi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Clem misses
and Vischi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piero Vischi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Clem misses
and Vischi counters with a nice uppercut.
Vischi tries to clinch up.
Vischi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clem thows a leg kick but Vischi checks it

and Vischi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vischi.
Clem lands with a left to the head.
Vischi scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Clem breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Vischi.
Vischi with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clem catches Vischi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clem missing with a left hand there. Vischi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vischi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clem. Vischi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vischi looks to clinch
and Clem counters with a straight right hand.
Clem misses the body punch
and Vischi counters with a straight right hand.
Vischi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clem looks to land a left hand but Vischi moved out of range nicely.
Vischi throws a body punch but Clem moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Clem is predictable there
enabling Vischi to counter with a crisp jab.
Clem missing with a left hand there. Vischi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clem throws a head kick but Vischi moves out of range.
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 Bubba Clem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piero Vischi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clem wants to slow Vischi down by chopping away at his legs.
Vischi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clem misses with a leg kick.
Clem motions for Vischi to come forward. Clem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vischi blocks a low kick nicely.
Clem shoots in for a double leg but Vischi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vischi thuds a left hand into Clem's body.
Vischi scores with a leg kick.
Clem throws a nice looking combination but Vischi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Vischi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clem misses with the head strike.
Clem misses with a punch to the body.
Clem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vischi backwards.
Vischi tries to work over Clem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Vischi scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vischi pushes Clem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Clem is rocked!
Vischi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Clem's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Clem drops to his knees and Vischi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piero Vischi!
Piero Vischi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Liu
vs
Reinhardt

173 cm
24
162 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

184 cm
30
165 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinhardt.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reinhardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Reinhardt lands an overhand right.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Liu.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Reinhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Liu gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu is looking to control Reinhardt's arms but Reinhardt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liu has his back to the cage.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Reinhardt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Reinhardt blocks an uppercut.
Reinhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Liu stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reinhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Reinhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinhardt.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reinhardt as Liu tries to tie him up.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu taking a breather.
Reinhardt tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Reinhardt is trying to drag Liu to the mat but Liu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reinhardt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Liu.
Reinhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinhardt.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinhardt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu misses with some punches.
Reinhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Reinhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu tries a body shot but Reinhardt blocks it.
Reinhardt working aggressively here.
Liu tries a body shot but Reinhardt blocks it.
Liu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jie Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinhardt's elbow.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Reinhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reinhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu works on Reinhardt's body with a couple of short punches.
Liu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinhardt digs a right hand into Liu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liu's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Reinhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Reinhardt blocks a body shot from Liu.
Reinhardt lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Reinhardt controls the action.
Reinhardt prevents a body shot from Liu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinhardt working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinhardt.

Reinhardt lands a takedown into 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reinhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Reinhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reinhardt wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu stuffs the takedown.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Reinhardt moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Reinhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu clobbers Reinhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinhardt throws out the jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Reinhardt's head but Reinhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinhardt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
Liu lunges at Reinhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinhardt's hand.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jie Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinhardt throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinhardt.
Liu avoids the head kick by Reinhardt.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinhardt slips under a jab.
Liu lands a high kick!

Reinhardt is rocked!
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Horrible takedown by Reinhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu which made him look bad.
Liu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Reinhardt right on the button. Reinhardt goes down! Liu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Liu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jie Liu!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys. Guy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Spice Guy Intro. The Guy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Swagger
vs
Guy

177 cm
25
186 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

189 cm
27
186 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
160!

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wily Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Swagger is looking to clinch.
Swagger throws a lazy head kick
and Guy counters with a nice body shot.
Guy blocks a head kick by Swagger.
Guy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Swagger misses with a body kick.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swagger shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swagger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Guy tenderised Swagger's leg. Swagger is trying to keep his angry face on.

Guy clinches up with Swagger and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Swagger controls his hands.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swagger prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Swagger controls the action.
Guy lands a body shot.
Swagger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swagger.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
Swagger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swagger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swaggers head.
Swagger struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Swagger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swagger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wily Swagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Swagger avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger working aggressively here.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swagger's elbow.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swagger presses Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swagger working aggressively here.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy tries a body shot but Swagger blocks it.
Swagger working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Swagger tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swagger pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy tries a body shot but Swagger blocks it.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Swagger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guy or not.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Swagger avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy.
Swagger misses with a punch to the body.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Swagger working aggressively here.
Swagger misses with some punches.
Guy misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swagger.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swagger throws a head punch that misses.
Swagger blocks a body shot from Guy.
Swagger tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swagger tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Swagger lands a nice uppercut.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Swagger.
Swagger misses with some punches.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Swagger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Guy working aggressively here.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy pushes Swagger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a knee to the head.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Swagger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Guy.
Swagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swagger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swagger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Guy.
Guy lands with a nice body punch.
Wily Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger misses with a leg kick.
Wily Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swagger shoots in but no luck this time.
Swagger looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guy 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 Swagger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swagger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Swagger blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy thumps Swagger with a low kick.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swagger misses with a wild body shot.
Guy thuds his shin into the meat of Swagger's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy throws a leg kick but Swagger checks it.
Guy thows a body shot but no joy.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Guy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swagger misses with a body shot.
Swagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Swagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swagger scrambles back to his feet.
Swagger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Guy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws a head punch that misses.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy pushes Swagger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy with a knee to the head.
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Guy controls the action.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Guy as the two fighters clinch.
Guy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Guy as the two fighters clinch.
Swagger misses with the head strike.
Guy scores with a knee to the head.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Swagger is rocked!
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Swagger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy digs a right hand underneath Swagger's ribcage. Swagger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Guy lands a body shot.
Guy unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Guy.
A body shot lands from Guy.
Guy dips a shoulder and cracks Swagger with a mighty uppercut! Swagger falls back against the cage and Guy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Swagger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Guy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Guy!
The Guy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Prestige Nutrition (160!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nugent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nugent's entrance music is Stranglehold, Ted Nugent. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Nugent
vs
Sandoval

178 cm
24
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

182 cm
28
164 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Nugent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nugent has time to react.

It looks like Ted Nugent has been cut.
Nugent jabs Sandoval right on the nose. Sandoval blinks but takes it well.
Nugent darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nugent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Sandoval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nugent. Nugent obviously looking to wear him down.
Nugent walks into a straight right hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nugent.
Sandoval delivers a nice body kick.
Nugent wants to clinch.
Nugent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Nugent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sandoval sprawls well initially but Nugent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nugent is working for a submission of some sort.
Sandoval is pressing down on Nugent's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval 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.
Nugent postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow.
Sandoval bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nugent's guard.
Nugent wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.

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

Nugent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sandoval escapes and throws Nugent's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sandoval wants to control but Nugent is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugent manages to get back to half guard.
Sandoval thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Nugent looking for submissions off his back.
Nugent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandoval.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandoval stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval passes to side control.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Nugent is working away.
Nugent is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sandoval off and has taken his back!
Sandoval wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugent landing punches.
Sandoval is desperately trying to improve his position but Nugent has a good base and remains in mount.
Nugent lands a big elbow.
Sandoval is looking to improve his position but Nugent isn't that keen on the idea.
Sandoval wants to control but Nugent is having none of it.
Sandoval is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nugent landing strikes from the mount.
Nugent trying to control but Sandoval is having none of it.
Nugent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sandoval wants to control but Nugent is having none of it.
Sandoval is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nugent cracks Sandoval with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sandoval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sandoval is bucking up trying to escape but Nugent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nugent landing strikes from the mount and Sandoval is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval can't escape the position.
The referee warns Sandoval that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sandoval taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Nugent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Nugent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugent.
Nugent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandoval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Nugent's belly button to the back.
Ted Nugent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nugent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Nugent.
Nugent misses with an uppercut.
Nugent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a looping right hand.
Nugent goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandoval lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nugent moves out of range of the strikes.
Nugent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandoval at a distance.
Nugent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nugent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nugent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Nugent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugent blocks a leg kick.
Sandoval throws a hook but Nugent avoids it easily.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nugent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sandoval.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sandoval throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Nugent's shoulder, as Nugent tries to avoid the shot.
Nugent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sandoval's calf.
A head kick by Nugent misses
and Sandoval finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Nugent misses.
Nugent throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
Sandoval misses with a kick to the body.
Nugent shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Nugent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nugent misses with a low kick as Sandoval jumps back.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Nugent's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugent moves out of range of the body kick from Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sandoval moves out of range of the leg kick from Nugent.
Nugent misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval connects with a leg kick. Nugent looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sandoval is looking to slow Nugent down with leg kicks.
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
Nugent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandoval takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nugent throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Nugent swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Nugent misses with a straight left.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nugent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval thumps Nugent with a low kick.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nugents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nugent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Nugent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Nugent misses the target.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Nugent looks to land a combination. Sandoval sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sandoval gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Nugent moved out of range nicely.
Nugent slips under a jab.
Nugent moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nugent.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugent.
Nugent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval moves out of range as Nugent strikes.
Nugent throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nugent.
Sandoval throws a push kick but Nugent slaps the foot to one side.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nugent.
Nugent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nugent lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Nugent moves out of range.
Nugent goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sandoval stuffs the takedown attempt from Nugent. Nugent gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Nugent ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nugent throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Nugent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Nugent 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flavio Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ted Nugent's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sandoval throws a hook but Nugent avoids it easily.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Nugent dives in and grabs Sandoval's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes down on Nugent's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick from Sandoval misses.
Nugent tries to work over Sandoval's front leg with a kick but Sandoval checks it.
Sandoval throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sandoval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nugent misses with an uppercut.
Nugent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval stuns Nugent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval checks the leg kick.
Nugent looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nugent's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Sandoval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Nugent throws a leg kick
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nugent throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Nugent looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Nugent lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Nugent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval throws a hook but Nugent avoids it easily.
Nugent is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Nugent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nugent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nugent throws a big shot that misses.
Nugent wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nugent shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Nugent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flavio Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nugent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sandoval's guard.
Nugent stands up over Sandoval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandoval tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sandoval looking for a guillotine here but Nugent defends easily.
Sandoval looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nugent is one step ahead there.
Nugent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nugent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Sandoval is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nugent.
Nugent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandoval is keeping the position for now.
Sandoval 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.
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nugent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nugent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nugent with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Nugent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ted Nugent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nugent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nugent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandoval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nugent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sandoval's guard.
Nugent 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Flavio Sandoval.
I think Sandoval 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flavio Sandoval!
Flavio Sandoval made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Haittavaikutus - Matkalla 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.

Marciano
vs
Virtanen

168 cm
27
169 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

174 cm
28
162 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Virtanen scrambles back to his feet.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Virtanen lands a jab to the nose.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Virtanen throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
Marciano digs a good hook to Virtanen's body.
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Virtanen tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Virtanen moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Virtanen lands a jab.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Virtanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and Virtanen settles back down.
Virtanen moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Virtanen is predictable there
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but Marciano moved away.
Marciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throws a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marciano.
Marciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marciano will feel that in the morning.
Marciano lands a head kick!
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Virtanen blocks the leg kick.
Marciano thuds his right hand into Virtanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virtanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marciano's head backwards.
Virtanen slips a jab from Marciano.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Virtanen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Virtanen throws a nice head kick!
Marciano throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Virtanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virtanen momentarily.
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!
Virtanen is looking to chop away at Marciano's legs.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Virtanen down.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Virtanen 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 Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Virtanen scores with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Virtanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano lands a body shot.
Marciano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen tries to work over Marciano's front leg with a kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Virtanen counters with a head kick. That will keep Marciano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Virtanen's shoulder, as Virtanen tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen looks to throw a body kick
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Virtanen cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virtanen is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Virtanen misses with a looping right.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Virtanen wants to land a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Virtanen moved out of range nicely.
Virtanen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen.
Marciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Virtanen.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Virtanen swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Virtanen is looking to clinch.
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Raphael Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Virtanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Virtanen slips the punch.
Marciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtanen.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marciano.
Virtanen cracks Marciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Virtanen only half commits.
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Elias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano connects with a body shot that sends Virtanen's belly button to the back.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Marciano is looking to wear down Virtanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice cross by Virtanen.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen blocks a jab.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Marciano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Virtanen misses.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Virtanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen connects with a right hand. Marciano shakes it off.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Virtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Virtanen staying out of range there.
Virtanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Virtanen moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Marciano.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano throws a jab when Virtanen was well out of range.
Marciano cracks Virtanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Virtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Virtanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marciano!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Virtanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Virtanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen blocks the body kick.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Virtanen
and Marciano counters with a good low kick that Virtanen was not able to check.
Virtanen throws a lazy body kick
and Marciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Virtanen throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtanen is just out of range.
Marciano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Virtanen if he has to take too many more of those.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Marciano.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Virtanen does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Virtanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Virtanen. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Virtanen misses with a leg kick.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Virtanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Virtanen is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Marciano clearly takes that round.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano slips a jab from Virtanen.
A jab from Marciano misses.
Virtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Virtanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marciano counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice shot by Marciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.

Virtanen is rocked!
Virtanen moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtanen. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen lands with a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Virtanen moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtanen throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Virtanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano keeps Virtanen at a distance using the push kick.
Virtanen throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Virtanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtanen throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Virtanen avoids it.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virtanen stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Virtanen throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Elias Virtanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marciano throws a push kick but Virtanen slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marciano, right into the meat.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Virtanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
Virtanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virtanen scores with a punch to the head.
Marciano swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marciano pushes Virtanen away with a front kick.
Marciano checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marciano blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Virtanen - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Virtanen. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virtanen scores with a leg kick.
Virtanen with a nice cross.
Virtanen blocks the body kick.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Virtanen sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Marciano is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elias Virtanen.
I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elias Virtanen!
Elias Virtanen is the new lightweight champion!