HEROES 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jura Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma comes to the cage accompanied by Mt Eden Dubstep - Escape. Jura Jorma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jorma
vs
Mayweather

180 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
184 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jura Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mayweather avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jorma. That's going to slow Mayweather down.
Mayweather looks winded!
Jorma misses with an uppercut.
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Mayweather checks a low kick from Jorma.
Mayweather keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Jorma closes the distance and clinches.
Jorma is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Jorma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mayweather tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jorma smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jorma, right into the meat.
Mayweather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorma throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jorma.
Jorma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Jorma darts in and clinches Mayweather up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jorma has Mayweather pressed against the cage.
Jorma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jorma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma connects with a knee to the head.
Jorma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jorma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jorma gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jorma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jorma stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jura Jorma.
A clash of legs there as Mayweather blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jorma.
Jorma looks for the body kick but Mayweather saw that one coming.
Jorma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorma misses with a hook. Mayweather ducked under it nicely.
Jorma feints and then cracks Mayweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayweather down.
Jorma connects with a right hand. Mayweather shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Jorma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jorma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorma feints and then cracks Mayweather's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mayweather down.
Mayweather's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorma throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jorma sends Mayweather crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jorma is motioning to the referee to let Mayweather up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Mayweather is rocked!

It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
Jorma throws a head kick that misses.
Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorma finish him?
Jorma seems to be stalking Mayweather here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Mayweather drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jura Jorma!
After the fight, Jura Jorma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. Mike Cain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Condit
vs
Cain

188 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Cain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cain clinches with his opponent.

Cain has Condit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Condit tumbling to the mat - Cain dives into Condit's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Condit is keeping the position for now.
Condit working a defensive guard but Cain passes into half guard.
Cain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Condit is looking for a sweep. Cain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cain is looking for a kimura but Condit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cain to get the leverage.
Cain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Condit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Condit is defending well.

Cain is working for a submission of some sort.
Cain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Condit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Condit wants to get back to full guard.
Cain lands with a punch from half guard.
Cain is pressing down on Condit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Condit is holding on for now.
Condit is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Condit avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Cain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cain trying to control the action but Condit is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cain works Condit's body with a nice hook.
Cain tries to clinch but Condit is having none of it.

Cain rushes Condit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Cain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cain.
Cain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Condit pulls his leg out and moves away.

Condit moves into the clinch.
Cain wants a takedown but no success here.
Condit is trying to pull guard but Cain has him pressed against the cage.
Condit tries to circle away but Cain has him pinned against the cage.

Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain lands with a nice body punch.
Cain scores with a decent looking hook.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cain.

Cain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Condit's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain is pushing down on Condit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Condit is fighting to maintain full guard but Cain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Condit is trying to maintain the position but Cain is very close to passing his half guard.
Condit is breathing heavily.
Cain is keen to just control but Condit is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Condit!
Cain controlling from mount.
Cain trying to control but Condit is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Condit swinging wildly here.
Condit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlos Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cain clinches with his opponent.
Cain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Condit.
Cain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Condit up against the cage.
Condit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cain has Condit pressed against the cage, preventing Condit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cain lands a body shot.

Cain gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Condit regains guard.
Cain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Condit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cain on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain stands up over Condit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cain postures up in Condit's guard and throws a big left but Condit blocks it.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cain throws a strike aimed at the side of Condit's head but Condit avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Cain stalls from top position.
Cain lands a few punches from side control.
Cain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain works to advance to full mount. Condit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Condit is squirming around, avoiding Cain's attempts to control the action.
Condit blocking the ground and pound.
Cain lands a big shot there that rocks Condit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Condit squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Condit is looking to escape.
Condit stops Cain from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
A nice elbow there by Cain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Condit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cain.

Cain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Condit turns into him and now he's in Cain's guard.
Cain has Condit pulled in close to control his posture.
Condit won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Condit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Cain wants to sweep here but Condit controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Condit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Condit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Condit looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Condit or perhaps it was just good defense by Cain which made him look bad.
Cain shoots in but Condit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Condit sprawls well. Condit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit shoots in for a double leg but Cain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Cain drives through with a takedown into Condit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Condit wants to control but Cain passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cain wants to work for an arm triangle but Condit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Condit is defending well.
Cain is trying to control the action in half guard but Condit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Cain seems to be working for a kimura but Condit defends the submission attempt.
Cain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Condit is trying to control but Cain passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Condit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cain throws a strike aimed at the side of Condit's head but Condit avoids it well.
Mike Cain has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Condit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cain trying to control the position but Condit is working away.

Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Condit is defending well.
Condit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Condit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cain connects with a decent elbow.
Cain working away.
Mike Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Cain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Condit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Condit prevents Cain from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cain is chipping away with strikes.
Cain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Condit!
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cain looking for a guillotine from mount but Condit is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cain!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Cain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laranja has chosen best of renato as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Renato Laranja struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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.

Fight
vs
Renato Laranja

177 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Fight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laranja did well to prevent Fight getting side control.

Fight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fight wants to free his trapped foot but Laranja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fight wants to control but Laranja is keeping him busy.
Laranja wants to control but Fight is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fight seems to be looking for submissions.
Fight trying to control from half guard but Laranja is working away.
Laranja trying to control but Fight postures up.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Fight is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight trying to control from half guard but Laranja is working away.
Fight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laranja to regain full guard.
Fight lands a couple of digs.
Laranja can't keep his opponent in guard - Fight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fight trying to pass the guard but Laranja defending well.
Laranja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja is trying to get back to full guard.
Fight is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laranja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laranja wants to sweep here but Fight controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fight drops back looking for a leg! Laranja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laranja manages to kick Fight off! Fight jumps back into Laranja's guard.
Laranja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fight is one step ahead there.
Fight slips nicely into half guard.
Laranja is looking for a sweep. Fight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laranja wants to control but Fight is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fight thows a huge punch but Laranja dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laranja is defending against the submission attempts here by Fight.
Fight trying to mount his opponent but Laranja defends it.
Laranja manages to get to full guard.
Fight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Laranja is trying to control the position but Fight postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight wants to control from the top but Laranja keeps moving.
Laranja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laranja wants to get back to his feet but Fight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laranja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laranja can't keep his opponent in guard - Fight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laranja wants to get back to full guard.
Fight is looking to advance position but Laranja won't allow it.
Laranja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laranja moves to clinch but Fight breaks away
letting Fight counter with a right hand.
Fight moves out of range of the body kick from Laranja.

Laranja gets tackled into the cage by Fight. Fight maintains the clinch.

Fight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fight stops Laranja from getting back to his feet.

Fight seems to be looking for submissions.

Fight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David Fight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laranja won't allow Fight to pass to mount.
Laranja is controlling Fight's trapped leg to prevent Fight from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is pressing down on Fight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Fight preventing the sweep.
Fight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Fight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laranja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja wants to sweep but no luck.
Fight trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laranja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Laranja drives through with a takedown into Fight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laranja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fight keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Laranja throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Laranja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laranja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Laranja tries to stand but Fight is controlling from the bottom.
Laranja throws a big right hand that misses.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Fight is keeping the position.
Laranja throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja looking to sit in guard and control but Fight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laranja working a defensive guard here.
Laranja punching to the body, from the bottom.
Fight looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renato Laranja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laranja won't allow Fight to pass to mount.

Laranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fight wants to free his trapped foot but Laranja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fight throwing shots but Laranja is blocking nicely.

Laranja is defending against the submission attempts here by Fight.
Fight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laranja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fight has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja is looking to get to half guard.
Laranja is squirming around, avoiding Fight's attempts to control the action.
Fight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fight tries to take Laranja's back but instead Laranja uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Fight is working for a kimura but Laranja is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight stalling away here and it's allowed Laranja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laranja 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.
Fight tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Laranja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight tries to advance to mount but Laranja denies him.
You can see the frustration on Laranja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laranja keeps working.
Fight tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laranja wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fight working the head and body with strikes.
Fight tries to advance to mount but Laranja denies him.

Fight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fight off and has taken his back!

Laranja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fight defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Laranja is striking well from the back but Fight escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laranja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Fight!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torkel Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Manuel Esteban has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Manuel Esteban
vs
Pettersson

181 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

160 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Manuel Esteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torkel Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban moves out of range as Pettersson throws a body kick.
Esteban slips under a jab.
Pettersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Esteban.
Esteban pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pettersson back to the cage. Esteban follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Esteban shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pettersson eats them both and turns towards Esteban to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pettersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esteban's sensitive parts.
Pettersson drops his hands momentarily and Esteban takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pettersson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Esteban checks it.
Esteban takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pettersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Esteban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esteban blocks a leg kick.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pettersson.
A left lands for Esteban.
Pettersson lands a leg kick that knocks Esteban off balance momentarily.
Esteban's corner calls for a 1-2. Esteban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pettersson misses.
Pettersson throws a solid leg kick but Esteban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a leg kick which misses Esteban's front leg but catches the back leg as Esteban tries to avoid it.
Esteban connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esteban, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettersson.
Esteban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esteban lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Esteban.
Esteban slips a straight right by Pettersson.
A lazy left from Esteban finds it's target.
Esteban scores with a jab.
Juan Manuel Esteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esteban scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esteban is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Esteban throws a series of strikes that have Pettersson backpedaling.
Pettersson tries to move into range but Esteban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esteban is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pettersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esteban circles away.
Juan Manuel Esteban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esteban connects with a nice looking jab.

Esteban gets caught flat footed, as Pettersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettersson trying to control but Esteban is working from the bottom.

Pettersson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pettersson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Esteban screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pettersson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Torkel Pettersson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Milowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Krol
vs
Milowski

176 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

180 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julian Krol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Milowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milowski misses the shot to the body.
Milowski missing with a left hand there. Krol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Krol closes the distance and clinches.
Krol struggles to land a body shot inside as Milowski controls his hands.

Krol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Milowski misses.
Milowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Milowski misses.
Milowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Milowski misses with a looping right.
Krol slips a jab from Milowski.
Krol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Milowski misses with a shot to the body
and Krol counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Milowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Krol lands a jab to Milowski's midsection.
Milowski lands with a kick to the temple. Krol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Krol throws a right and a left that Milowski avoids nicely.
Krol tries to clinch but Milowski moves out of range.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Milowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Krol clinches up with Milowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Milowski has him pressed against the cage.
Milowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milowski stalling in the clinch but Krol improves position.
Krol has Milowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milowski looking to stall.
Krol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krol blocks an uppercut.
Milowski misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Milowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Milowski is pressed up against the cage. Krol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Milowski down to the mat. Milowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Krol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Krol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Milowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Krol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol working the ground and pound but Milowski is defending the strikes.

Krol decides to stand back up. Krol steps back and let's Milowski get back to his feet.
Krol tries to clinch there but Milowski circles away.
Krol misses with a body shot.

Krol has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Milowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Milowski blocks a body shot from Krol.
Milowski working aggressively here.

Krol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Milowski misses.
Milowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol.
Milowski throws a hook to the side of Krol's head but Krol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krol's head.
Krol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milowski throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milowski throws a low kick but Krol avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krol ducks under a wild hook from Milowski.
Milowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milowski swings for the body but Krol moves out of range.

Krol rushes Milowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Krol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacek Milowski 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.

Krol is looking to clinch but Milowski is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Milowski misses its intended target.
Milowski throws a sloppy head kick and Krol moves out of range easily.
Milowski throws a looping overhand right but Krol ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Milowski does no damage.

Krol rushes Milowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Milowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Krol backwards.
Milowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krol is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krol.
Krol is trying to drag Milowski to the mat but Milowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Milowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milowski lands a nice uppercut.
Milowski blocks a body shot from Krol.

Krol breaks the clinch.
Milowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Krol is rocked!
Krol wants to clinch.
Oh Krol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milowski tests Krol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacek Milowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milowski pounces like a tiger and cracks Krol with a vicious hook! Krol is down but not out! Milowski follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacek Milowski!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Killer
vs
Zol

177 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

$10

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerzy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zol.
Zol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer is adopting a defensive guard.
Zol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zol postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer trying to control the position.
Zol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killer's head.
Zol throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Zol is looking to advance position but Killer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zol trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking to control but Zol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol really wants to buck Killer off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jerzy Killer just wasn't active enough.
Zol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zol fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zol.
A combination from Zol does no damage.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zol shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Zol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerzy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Zol moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.

Zol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zol connects with a decent elbow.
Killer has one of Zol's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to bench press Zol off him but Zol keeps the position.
Jay Zol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zol lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Zol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zol is trying to ground and pound but Killer uses the momentary lack of control by Zol to regain half guard.
Zol throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zol winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zol lands a nice short elbow.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zol.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zol misses with a head shot. Killer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zol is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer keeping full guard, as Zol tries to pass.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.

Zol drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killer dives on top into guard.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Jerzy Killer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Zol manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Killer on his heels. He'll look to pass Killer's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zol throws a big right hand that misses.
Zol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Zol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zol. Zol gets slowly back to his feet.
Zol shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jerzy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Zol shoots in but no luck this time.
Killer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Killer.
Killer thumps Zol with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay Zol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killer, right into the meat.
Killer blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zol has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Zol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zol somewhat.
Killer lands a head kick. Zol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jay Zol has been cut.
Zol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.
Zol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Zol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer looking to control.
Zol lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol cracks Killer with a solid left hand.
Zol lands a couple of digs.
Zol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zol throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zol is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Zol postures up.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Jerzy Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer is trying to keep Zol in close.
Zol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol stands and throws Killer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Zol crashes against the mat.
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zol connects with a decent elbow.
Zol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Killer parries the strikes from Zol easily there. Zol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killer to escape.
Zol is chipping away with strikes.

Killer is rocked!
Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Zol scoring with strikes.
Oh Killer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zol cracks Killer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zol immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Killer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Zol!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bard Palawszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palawszewski comes to the cage accompanied by Type 0 Negative Kill you tonight . Muhammad Suryanto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Palawszewski
vs
Suryanto

189 cm
22
174 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

$10

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bard Palawszewski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Suryanto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suryanto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palawszewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palawszewski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Palawszewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palawszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suryanto misses with a takedown

and Palawszewski counters with a left and a right that hurts Suryanto! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Palawszewski jumps into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Palawszewski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Palawszewski misses with the combination.

Palawszewski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palawszewski is trying to force a seperation but Suryanto has the dominant position.

Palawszewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palawszewski misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palawszewski is trying to push Suryanto away but Suryanto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Palawszewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palawszewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suryanto.
Bard Palawszewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Suryanto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryanto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Suryanto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Palawszewski 's guard.

Suryanto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Suryanto forces his way into half guard.
Palawszewski looks like he's trying to stand up.

Suryanto is working for a submission of some sort.
Suryanto works his way into full mount!
Palawszewski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Suryanto is working for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palawszewski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Suryanto looking for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski is having none of it.
Palawszewski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Palawszewski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Palawszewski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suryanto.
Palawszewski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Suryanto is looking to work his way around to Palawszewski 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suryanto has hold of Palawszewski 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palawszewski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Palawszewski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Suryanto trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Suryanto working for a guillotine from mount but Palawszewski is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Palawszewski 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Suryanto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Palawszewski is trying to stand.

Suryanto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Palawszewski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Palawszewski shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suryanto is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Suryanto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Suryanto!
A victorious Muhammad Suryanto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McBrawlbrawl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Belt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McBrawlbrawl
vs
Belt

185 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Brute

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Punchy McBrawlbrawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Belt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt fails with the takedown.
Belt shoots for a double leg takedown but McBrawlbrawl sprawls well. He's pushed Belt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McBrawlbrawl slaps away a takedown attempt from Belt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Punchy McBrawlbrawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Belt.

McBrawlbrawl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belt tries for a takedown but McBrawlbrawl manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from McBrawlbrawl.
McBrawlbrawl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belt jumps guard but McBrawlbrawl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McBrawlbrawl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belt has him pressed against the cage.
McBrawlbrawl gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belt.
Belt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBrawlbrawl controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from McBrawlbrawl.
McBrawlbrawl misses with a punch to the body.

Belt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McBrawlbrawl clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Belt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McBrawlbrawl has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Belt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McBrawlbrawl taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Belt doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Belt!
Red Belt made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray comes to the cage accompanied by The Leprechan Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Escargesa's choice of entrance music: Just click it and listen already. Seth Wray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wray
vs
Escargesa

185 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Wray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Escargesa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wray looks to throw the jab but Escargesa is out of range.
A jab from Wray misses.
Escargesa 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.
Nice defenses there by Escargesa.
Escargesa moves forwards but Wray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escargesa.

Escargesa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escargesa managing to block the knees to the body from Wray.
Escargesa stalling in the clinch.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wray.
Wray leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray is working Escargesa over against the cage.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Escargesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Escargesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Wray has double underhooks.
Escargesa lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Seth Wray has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Wray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escargesa slows down the pace here.
Wray prevents a body shot from Escargesa.
Wray lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Escargesa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wray lands a damaging elbow.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Wray stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escargesa's defenses.
Escargesa takes an elbow to the temple.
Escargesa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wray controls his hands.

Wray manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Escargesa misses.
Escargesa misses with a wild combination.
Escargesa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escargesa moves away.
Escargesa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wray moves in looking to clinch but Escargesa pushes him off.
Wray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escargesa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Escargesa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wray was well out of range. Poor timing from Escargesa.
Escargesa slips a straight right by Wray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray missing with a left hand there. Escargesa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wray lands a jab to the nose.
Wray thows a body shot but no joy.

Wray moves into range and clinches up with Escargesa.
Wray stalls.
Escargesa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Wray avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escargesa is trying to stall.

Wray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wray connects with a body shot.
Escargesa thows a body shot but no joy.
Wray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escargesa under the eye.

Wray takes the fight into the clinch.
Escargesa letting Wray take a breather here.
Escargesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wray throws an elbow but misses.
Escargesa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Wray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escargesa up against the cage.
Escargesa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wray breaks from the clinch.
Wray misses with a hook. Escargesa ducked under it nicely.
Escargesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Seth Wray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Wray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wray misses with a left hand
and Escargesa counters with a straight right hand.
Escargesa misses with a straight right.
Wray misses the body punch
and Escargesa counters with a straight right hand.
Escargesa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wray to score with a decent uppercut.
Escargesa ducks under a wild hook from Wray.
Wray throws the left hand but Escargesa avoids the punch easily.
Vincent Escargesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wray lands an overhand right.
Escargesa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wray manages to avoid it.
Escargesa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wray in his tracks.
Escargesa misses with a straight left.
Wray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escargesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Escargesa drives through and clinches with Wray against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escargesa blocks an elbow strike from Wray.
Escargesa blocks a body shot from Wray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Escargesa tries to pull guard but Wray holds him up against the cage and eventually Escargesa drops back down to his feet.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa pushes Wray back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Wray blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Wray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escargesa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wray controls his hands.
Wray lands an elbow inside.
Wray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Escargesa on the inside.
Escargesa misses with the head strike.
Escargesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wray.
Wray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wray pushes Escargesa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wray pushes off an throws an elbow but Escargesa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escargesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escargesa tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escargesa trying to control the position but instead, Wray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escargesa into the cage.
Wray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escargesa's efforts to push away.
Wray lands a hook that snaps the head of Escargesa backwards.
Escargesa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escargesa takes an elbow to the temple.
Wray lands an elbow inside that Escargesa shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wray.
Wray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escargesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Escargesa lands with a left to the head.
Wray is struggling to control the position.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Seth Wray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escargesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wray's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wray.
Escargesa working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wray leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Escargesa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Wray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escargesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escargesa momentarily.
Wray misses with a hook
enabling Escargesa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wray throws a body punch but Escargesa moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray slips a jab and a cross from Escargesa.
Escargesa slips under a jab from Wray.
A big left from Wray misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Escargesa.
Wray misses with a looping left.
Escargesa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escargesa.
Sloppy strikes from Escargesa. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wray throws a jab when Escargesa was well out of range.
Escargesa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Escargesa is rocked!
Seth Wray is winning the standup battle so far.
Escargesa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wray doesn't manage to clinch there - Escargesa circles away.
Wray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Wray misses with a looping left.
Wray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escargesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escargesa!
Wray throws the left hand but Escargesa avoids the punch easily.
Escargesa slips under a jab.
Escargesa misses with a few strikes there.
Escargesa takes a swing at Wray's ribcage but misses.

Wray moves into range and clinches up with Escargesa.
Wray lands an elbow inside that Escargesa shrugs off.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wray lands a damaging elbow.
Wray is stalling here.
Wray scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wray breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wray has Escargesa up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wray blocking some punches.
Escargesa taking a breather.
Wray missing with knees to the body.
Escargesa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wray lands a hook that snaps the head of Escargesa backwards.
Wray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escargesa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wray blocking some punches.
Wray pushes Escargesa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wray blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escargesa's defenses.
Wray lands an elbow just above Escargesa 's eye.
Escargesa tries to pull guard but Wray won't allow it.
Escargesa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wray blocks an uppercut.
Wray lands a nice knee to the body.
Escargesa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Wray.

Wray breaks the clinch.
Wray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escargesa throws an overhand right that lands on Wray's shoulder, as Wray tries to avoid the shot.

Wray drops Escargesa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escargesa looks back up at him and smiles so Wray waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Escargesa is still on wobbly legs! Can Wray finish him?
Wray fakes the body blow, causing Escargesa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Escargesa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Wray!
Seth Wray retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Seth Wray stared into the camera and said 'I've told ye before... Nobody can take this leprechaun's gold!'.