UPGV 140 Chinaski vs Grimm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santtu Selluliitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Falter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Selluliitti
vs
Bendo

225 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santtu Selluliitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Bendo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selluliitti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bendo's head.
Bendo swings widly with a right hand
and Selluliitti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bendo tests Selluliitti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selluliitti throws out a leg kick but Bendo moves out of range and Selluliitti only half commits.
Bendo takes one to the chin there.
Bendo misses with an uppercut.
Selluliitti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bendo slips a jab and a cross from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti moves forwards but Bendo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Selluliitti slips under a jab from Bendo.
Bendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selluliitti.
A slow jab from Bendo misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selluliitti wants to clinch up but Bendo keeps it at a distance.
Santtu Selluliitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selluliitti misses with a wild body shot.
Bendo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Selluliitti.
Selluliitti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selluliitti blocks a jab.
Selluliitti lands a right hook to the body.
Selluliitti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Selluliitti takes a swing at Bendo's ribcage but misses.
Selluliitti tries to close the distance and clinch but Bendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bendo.
Selluliitti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bendo looks to land a left hand but Selluliitti moved out of range nicely.
Selluliitti tries to close the distance and clinch but Bendo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bendo swings widly with a right hand

and Selluliitti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selluliitti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Selluliitti throws a head kick that Bendo semi-blocks.
A combination from Selluliitti does no damage.
Selluliitti tries to clinch there but Bendo circles away.

Selluliitti moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo lands an uppercut.
Bendo tries for a takedown but Selluliitti manages to get underhooks.

Selluliitti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Selluliitti misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Bendo both land. Nice combination.
Selluliitti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Selluliitti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selluliitti.
Selluliitti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Selluliitti is looking to clinch.
Selluliitti moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti is looking to clinch but Bendo is avoiding it.
Selluliitti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Selluliitti tries to clinch but Bendo moves out of range.
Selluliitti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bendo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bendo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bendo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Selluliitti tries to clinch there but Bendo circles away.
Selluliitti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selluliitti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bendo misses with a looping right.
Selluliitti is looking to clinch but Bendo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santtu Selluliitti 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.

Selluliitti throws a leg kick which misses Bendo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bendo tries to avoid it.
Selluliitti darts in trying to clinch
and Bendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Selluliitti is looking to clinch but Bendo is avoiding it.
Bendo misses with a few strikes there.
Bendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Selluliitti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Selluliitti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Selluliitti has Bendo up against the cage in a clinch.
Selluliitti scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Selluliitti breaks from the clinch.
Selluliitti throws a right and a left that Bendo avoids nicely.
Bendo blocks a head kick by Selluliitti.

Bendo tries to keep at a distance but Selluliitti has taken the fight into the clinch.

Selluliitti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bendo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Selluliitti moves away.
Nice cross by Bendo.
Santtu Selluliitti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Selluliitti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Selluliitti throws a punch but it's blocked by Bendo.
Selluliitti tries to land a knee to the head but Bendo blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Selluliitti.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bendo is trying to drag Selluliitti to the mat but Selluliitti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Selluliitti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Selluliitti wants to clinch up but Bendo keeps it at a distance.
Selluliitti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Selluliitti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bendo counters with a nice body shot.
Selluliitti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Selluliitti sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Selluliitti moves into the clinch.
Selluliitti lands a hook that snaps the head of Bendo backwards.
Selluliitti scores with a shot to the side of Bendo's head.
Bendo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Selluliitti is defending well.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Bendo.
Nice body punch from Selluliitti.
Bendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Selluliitti backwards.
Bendo is looking for a takedown.
Bendo looking for a takedown.
Bendo stalling in the clinch but Selluliitti improves position.
Selluliitti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bendo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Selluliitti is trying to keep an underhook but Bendo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendo blocks the strikes from Selluliitti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Selluliitti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bendo pulls his head out easily.
Selluliitti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Selluliitti missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Selluliitti manages to get to full guard.
Bendo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selluliitti trying to strike off his back.
Bendo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selluliitti thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santtu Selluliitti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Selluliitti gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Selluliitti manages to break the clinch.
Bendo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bendo jabs Selluliitti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Selluliitti moves in looking to clinch but Bendo pushes him off.
Selluliitti ducks right into an uppercut from Bendo.
Bendo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bendo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bendo connects with a body shot that sends Selluliitti's belly button to the back.
Selluliitti just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selluliitti is looking to clinch.
Selluliitti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Selluliitti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santtu Selluliitti is winning the standup battle so far.

Selluliitti gets a clinch.
Bendo being controlled against the cage.
Bendo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selluliitti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Selluliitti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendo Bendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selluliitti is looking to wear down Bendo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bendo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selluliitti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selluliitti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selluliitti throws a combination. Bendo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Hendo Bendo has been cut.
Selluliitti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Selluliitti slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selluliitti tries to clinch but Bendo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bendo misses its intended target.
Selluliitti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selluliitti wants to clinch up but Bendo keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Selluliitti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bendo throws a jab but it's blocked by Selluliitti.
Selluliitti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Selluliitti misses with a double jab.
Bendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Selluliitti.

Selluliitti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bendo tries for a takedown but Selluliitti manages to get underhooks.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Bendo.
Bendo takes a shot to the head.
Selluliitti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bendo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Selluliitti gets underhooks to prevent Bendo's takedown attempt.
Selluliitti wants to stall.
Bendo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Selluliitti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Selluliitti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendo wants a takedown.
Selluliitti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bendo's elbow.
Selluliitti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santtu Selluliitti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Selluliitti breaks the clinch.

Selluliitti has Bendo up 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.
Bendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bendo scores with a shot to the side of Selluliitti's head.
Bendo tries to throw a body punch but Selluliitti avoids it by throwing Bendo back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santtu Selluliitti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Selluliitti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santtu Selluliitti!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Harris
vs
Lafleur

183 cm
25
181 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

186 cm
27
178 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Lafleur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lafleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris throws a hook but Lafleur avoids it easily.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris shoots and misses
and Lafleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lafleur moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Lafleur tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafleur blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lafleur manages to avoid it.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Lafleur.

Lafleur has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Lafleur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lafleur seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harris trying to control here.
Lafleur seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lafleur pulls his head out easily.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lafleur gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Lafleur's defenses.
Lafleur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lafleur as he jumps to the side.
Harris misses with a leg kick
enabling Lafleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lafleur looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Lafleur moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Lafleur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafleur works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head kick but Lafleur moves out of range.
Lafleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Lafleur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Lafleur.
Harris throws a head kick but Lafleur moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Lafleur. Those never looked like landing.
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 Cliff Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harris looking to score a takedown here. Lafleur is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Lafleur's guard.
Lafleur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Harris won't allow Lafleur to get back to his feet.
Lafleur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Lafleur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Lafleur keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lafleur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lafleur trying to control the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lafleur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lafleur wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Lafleur trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Lafleur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris postures up in Lafleur's guard and throws a big left but Lafleur blocks it.
Lafleur is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harris is keen to just control but Lafleur is a slippery customer.
Lafleur scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Harris manages to mount him!
Lafleur trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Harris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harris prevents Lafleur from getting the reversal.
Lafleur is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lafleur is looking to escape.
Lafleur trying desperately to get to his feet.
Harris controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Lafleur squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lafleur is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lafleur wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lafleur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafleurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lafleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.

Harris instigates a clinch.
Lafleur tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lafleur has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Reggie Lafleur has been cut.
Harris has Lafleur pressed against the cage, preventing Lafleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Lafleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris thows a leg kick but Lafleur checks it
and Lafleur counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Lafleur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cliff Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Lafleur moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Lafleur pushes him off.
Lafleur throws a head kick that Harris semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a hook. Lafleur ducked under it nicely.
Harris tries for a takedown but Lafleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lafleur moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Lafleur moved out of range nicely.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Lafleur avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lafleur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Reggie Lafleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lafleur sprawls well. Lafleur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafleur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lafleur forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Lafleur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lafleur tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Harris.

Lafleur breaks the clinch.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris throws the left hand but Lafleur avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Lafleur.
Well Harris 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star has chosen Octopus's garden as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tessier
vs
Star

164 cm
27
140 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

162 cm
25
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier tries to land a front kick but Star steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tessier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Star.
No joy there for Star, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tessier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Star looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Tessier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Tessier lands.
Tessier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Star is out of range and Tessier settles back down.
Tessier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Star counters with a right hand to the body.
Tessier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Star lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tessier throws a combination. Star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tessier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tessier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Star lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tessier doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Star.
Star ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tessier moves away.
Tessier throws a combination. Star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
No joy there for Tessier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Star throws a leg kick which misses Tessier's front leg but catches the back leg as Tessier tries to avoid it.
Tessier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star lands a jab to Tessier's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tessier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier shoots in but Star avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tessier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tessier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tessier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star misses with a right hand
and Tessier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Star with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Star moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Tessier has clasped his hands together around Star's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tessier is looking to take a break and control but Star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Star manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tessier's best efforts.
Star tries to get to full guard but Tessier has control of the leg.
Star blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tessier.
Star makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Star.
Tessier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Star's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Star looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tessier postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Star has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Star is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tessier slips nicely into half guard.
Star wants to control but Tessier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tessier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tessier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Cole Tessier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tessier lands a nice shot that snaps Star's head back.
Star jabs Tessier right on the nose. Tessier blinks but takes it well.

Tessier drives through with a takedown into Star's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Star working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tessier has passed into half guard!
Star tries to roll over but Tessier keeps him under control.

Tessier wants to work for an arm triangle but Star is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Tessier connects with a nice short shot to Star's temple.

Tessier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Star has managed to free his arm - good work.
Star regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier stands and throws Star's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Tessier tries for a kimura but Star is defending well.
Star is trying to get back to half guard.
Tessier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Star is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tessier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Star moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole Tessier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tessier wanted to stand there but Star had control of the position.
Tessier tries to free his leg and advance position but Star is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Star is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tessier is looking for a sweep. Star is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tessier is working hard here to advance position.

Star is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier trying to control from the bottom.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Star winds up and cracks Tessier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Star wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessier keeps working.
Tessier gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Star avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Star must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Star working some strikes from top position.
Star works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tessier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Star is one step ahead there.
Star throws a big right hand that misses.
Star stopping the sweep attempt from Tessier.
Star postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Star working some strikes from top position.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Tessier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Star might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tessier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier trying to control the position.

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

Star avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Star stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tessier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Star passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star is chipping away with strikes.
Tessier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Star has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Star creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tessier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tessier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Tessier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole Tessier is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Star thuds his right hand into Tessier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tessier.
Star dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tessier. That did some damage!
Star scores with a jab. Tessier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Star looks to land a left hand but Tessier moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Star. That snapped Tessier's head back.
Star throws a hook but Tessier blocks it.
Star moves in looking to clinch but Tessier pushes him off.
Star fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star walks into a stiff left hand from Tessier.
Star has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Star there as he acknowledges the shot.
Star throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Tessier misses.
Star throws a right and a left that both miss.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tessier.
Bingo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier lands with an uppercut that bounces Star off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Tessier misses its intended target.
Star throws a head kick but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Star's head.
Star connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tessier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Star swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Tessier clinches up against the cage.
Star missing with knees to the body.
Tessier working hard to break the clinch.
Star throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tessier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Star has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Star gets through Tessier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is trying to pull guard but Star turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tessier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole Tessier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

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

Star is working an open guard so Tessier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Star tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessier was well out of range. Poor timing from Star.
Tessier throws a combination. Star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Star connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Star cracks Tessier with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Star tries to keep at a distance but Tessier has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star works on Tessier's body with a couple of short punches.
Star lands a nice uppercut.
Bingo Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Tessier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tessier avoids it.

Tessier drags the fight down to the ground.
Star lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Star throwing strikes but missing.
Tessier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bingo Star.
Well Tessier 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cole Tessier!
Cole Tessier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E.S. Posthumus - ARISE. Falcone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hatebreed - Live for this. Furio Falcone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wasim Kayani's chin.

Kayani
vs
Falcone

170 cm
23
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
31
156 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Furio Falcone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Kayani moves out of range easily.
Falcone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kayani's calf.
Kayani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone throws a head kick but Kayani moves out of range.
Falcone punishes Kayani's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kayani blocks a leg kick.
Furio Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Falcone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kayani is trying to stall.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kayani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone looking to throw knees to the head but Kayani is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kayani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kayani avoids it.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kayani avoids it.
Kayani lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falcone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kayani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kayani tries to land a knee to the head but Falcone blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani is pushing Falcone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kayani.
Kayani is pushing Falcone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcone is struggling to control the position.
Falcone misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcone lands a damaging elbow.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Falcone looking to throw knees to the head but Kayani is blocking nicely.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Kayani.
Kayani looking to stall.
Kayani presses Falcone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani stalling in the clinch but Falcone improves position.
Kayani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kayani lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Kayani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kayani misses with a knee to the head.
Kayani avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kayani for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A right hand to the body from Kayani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kayani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Kayani.
Falcone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kayani's face.
Kayani lands a right hand.
Kayani tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Kayani back against the cage.
Kayani tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kayani avoids the damage to the body.
Kayani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kayani lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kayani blocking some punches.
Kayani tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Kayani.
Falcone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kayani is defending well for now.
Kayani working Falcone over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kayani.
Kayani lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone lands an elbow inside that Kayani shrugs off.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kayani avoids it.
Falcone tries a body shot but Kayani blocks it.
Falcone is looking to control Kayani's arms but Kayani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falcone has his back to the cage.
Kayani is working Falcone over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Falcone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kayani's brow.
A short right from Kayani.
Falcone with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kayani is defending well for now.
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!
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kayani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kayani.
Falcone is working Kayani over against the cage.
Kayani trying to stall but Falcone improves his position.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kayani avoids it.
Falcone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Falcone misses with a knee strike.
Kayani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Falcone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kayani.
Falcone trying to land knees to the body.
Kayani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Kayani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Furio Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kayani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kayani blocks the body kick.
Kayani tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kayani.

Falcone has Kayani up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone tries a body shot but Kayani blocks it.
Kayani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kayani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcone.
Kayani looking to stall.
Falcone is looking to control Kayani's arms but Kayani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falcone has his back to the cage.
Falcone avoiding damage as Kayani throws knees to the body.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kayani misses with a body punch.
Kayani avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Kayani lands a body shot.
Kayani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kayani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kayani taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Falcone.
Falcone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kayani lands a right hand.
Falcone lands with a light punch inside.
Falcone tries to stall but Kayani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kayani leaning against his opponent.
Kayani misses with the head strike.
Falcone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kayani avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Kayani managing to block the knees to the body from Falcone.
Falcone landing knees to the head.

That's two 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!
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kayani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kayani lands a right hand.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falcone is keeping busy.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kayani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kayani is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcone gets an underhook and turns Kayani into the cage.
Kayani struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.

Kayani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Falcone lands but Kayani takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kayani misses.
Kayani slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Kayani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kayani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcone's sensitive parts.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kayani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kayani shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kayani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kayani. That did some damage!
Kayani throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone misses with a low kick as Kayani jumps back.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Kayani moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone walks into a left hand.
Kayani swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
Kayani tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayani.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Kayani avoids it well.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kayani.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kayani checks a leg kick.

Kayani drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kayani is one step ahead there.
Kayani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani throwing strikes but missing.
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 Wasim Kayani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kayani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Kayani is avoiding it.
Falcone thows a leg kick but Kayani checks it
and Kayani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kayani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Kayani.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kayani misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kayani takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by Kayani.
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Falcone thows a leg kick but Kayani checks it

and Kayani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falcone!
Falcone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kayani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kayani taking a breather here.

Kayani goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Falcone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kayani's guard! Nice work there by Falcone!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani keeping moving, preventing Falcone from controlling successfully.

Kayani throws his legs up looking for a submission but Falcone uses it to pass to side control.
Kayani tries to buck Falcone off but Falcone is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone wants to control but Kayani is keeping him busy.
Kayani gets back to half guard.
Kayani tries to roll over but Falcone keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani has a hand on Falcone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Falcone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kayani is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Falcone trying to mount his opponent but Kayani defends it.
Kayani has a hand on Falcone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Falcone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasim Kayani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kayani 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wasim Kayani!
Our winner, Wasim Kayani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toa Kiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dice Thunderborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiuga's entrance music is Wish. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiuga
vs
Thunderborn

193 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

220 cm
26
276 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toa Kiuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dice Thunderborn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderborn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thunderborn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kiuga does it's job there.
Thunderborn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kiuga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiuga lunges at Thunderborn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunderborn's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Thunderborn.

Kiuga clinches up with Thunderborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiuga misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunderborn slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunderborn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunderborn.
Kiuga blocking some punches.
Kiuga blocks a body shot from Thunderborn.
Thunderborn throws a head punch that misses.
Kiuga tries a body shot but Thunderborn blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Thunderborn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiuga wants to break free but Thunderborn has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunderborn.
Kiuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiuga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thunderborn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiuga backwards.
Thunderborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiuga controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Thunderborn fails to land.

Thunderborn breaks from the clinch.
Kiuga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunderborn throws a looping overhand right but Kiuga ducks down to avoid it.
Kiuga tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunderborn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Thunderborn cracks Kiuga with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kiuga looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thunderborn finish him?
Thunderborn circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderborn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kiuga right on the button. Kiuga goes down! Thunderborn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thunderborn gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dice Thunderborn!
Dice Thunderborn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Voit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Voit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lil I
vs
Voit

170 cm
26
140 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ba Lil I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Voit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil I throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Voit's head.
Lil I looks for the body kick but Voit saw that one coming.
Voit stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil I. Lil I gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Lil I or perhaps it was just good defense by Voit which made him look bad.
Lil I throws a right hand that Voit ducks under and follows up with a left that Voit also avoids with ease.
Lil I fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil I shoots and misses
and Voit counters with a straight right hand.
Voit ducks under a wild hook from Lil I.
Lil I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voit misses with a two punch combination.
Voit lands a body shot.
Voit blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lil I counters with a single leg into guard. Voit didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lil I pushing down on Voit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lil I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lil I is working for a kimura but Voit is defending it quite comfortably.
Lil I is nestled in close to Voit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lil I is trying to control the action in half guard but Voit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lil I is working away from the top position though.
Lil I lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil I moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Voit.

Lil I tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Voit wants to control but Lil I postures up.
Voit is not content to let Lil I control the position.
Voit sneaks back into half guard.
Lil I not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voit missing with punches from the bottom.
Voit misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lil I scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lil I trying to control the action but Voit is working from the bottom.

Lil I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Voit is just riding it out for now. Lil I eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voit gets back to full guard.
Lil I preventing the sweep.
Lil I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voit wants to sweep here but Lil I controlling him for the moment.
Voit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lil I cracks Voit with a solid left hand.
Lil I wants to control from the top but Voit keeps moving.
Voit trying to control the position.
Lil I slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I is pressing down on Voit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voit is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil I wants to take a breather but Voit is having none of it.
Voit manages to get to full guard.
Lil I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voit is keeping the position for now.
Voit 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.
Lil I stands up over Voit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil I is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lil I is looking to work some ground and pound but Voit has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ba Lil I 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.

Voit misses with a body shot.
Voit swinging wildly here.
Voit misses the shot to the body.
Voit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lil I misses with a wild combination.
Lil I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voit.
Voit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil I.
Lil I scores with a hook to the body. Voit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lil I looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voit throws the left hand but Lil I avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Lil I.
Voit throws a lazy right hand but Lil I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lil I has his takedown stuffed
and Voit counters with a right hand to the body.
Lil I shoots in looking for a takedown but Voit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lil I's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil I. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil I takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ba Lil I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voit throws a series of punches but Lil I moves out of range.
Voit ducks under a wild hook from Lil I.
Lil I tries to land a front kick but Voit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lil I rather than just go for the knockout.
Voit misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voit digs a good hook to Lil I's body.
Voit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lil I's hands.

Lil I looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voit!
Lil I advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil I dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil I with a couple of short strikes.
Lil I putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Voit is looking to improve his position but Lil I isn't that keen on the idea.
Voit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Voit wants to control but Lil I is keeping busy.
Voit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil I's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil I's back!
Lil I trying to control but not successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voit is landing with strikes. Lil I can't take much more of this.
Lil I trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Voit connects with a big shot to the side of Lil I's head.
Lil I is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Voit 's hooks.
Lil I tries to lock up and control but Voit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lil I is looking to get to half guard.
Lil I wants to control but Voit is having none of it.
Lil I can't escape the position.
Voit looking to finish Lil I with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lil I!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lil I is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I wants to hold on but Voit pushes him away.
Voit with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voit lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lil I hang on?
Lil I is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Voit.
Lil I tries to hold on but Voit postures up.
Lil I is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lil I wants to hold on but Voit pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voit prevents Lil I from getting the reversal.
Voit dominating with strikes here.
Voit working the ground and pound effectively.
Lil I can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Voit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lil I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lil I throws a wild body kick that Voit sees coming a mile off.
Voit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Voit avoids the body shot from Lil I.
Voit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lil I chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Voit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lil I throws a head kick that misses.
Voit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lil I on the side of the head.
Lil I shoots in for a takedown but Voit shows good takedown defense.
Ba Lil I is winning the standup battle so far.
Voit throws a body punch but Lil I moves out of range.
Lil I shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lil I throws the kick towards the body but Voit avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lil I.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voit. Lil I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lil I takes a swing at Voit's ribcage but misses.
Lil I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voit fails to land with a series of punches.
Lil I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil I fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Voit is out of range.

Lil I scores with a takedown into Voit's guard.
Voit lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Lil I advances to half guard.
Voit wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lil I is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Voit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lil I.
Lil I works his way into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voit tries to improve position but can't.
Voit throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Voit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lil I passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Voit!
Voit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Voit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I unloading with bombs!
Lil I landing strikes, looking to finish!

Lil I is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Voit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lil I lands a nice shot to the head.
Voit is trying desperately to improve position.
Lil I landing strikes from the mount and Voit is in trouble!
Voit can't escape the position.
Lil I wants to control the pace but Voit is squirming around nicely.
Lil I landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voit regains half guard.
Voit tries to get to full guard but Lil I has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I trying to control the action but Voit is working from the bottom.
Voit manages to get to full guard.
Lil I landing with the ground and pound.
Voit looking for a sweep. Not yet Voit, not yet.
Lil I advances position into side control!
Voit tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voit throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Voit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lil I is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lil I 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil I!
After the fight, Ba Lil I 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
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaennorsing might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jungle Boogie. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kaennorsing
vs
Kim

188 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

183 cm
27
195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yokkao Kaennorsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaennorsing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaennorsing blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kaennorsing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
Kaennorsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Kaennorsing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaennorsing misses with a hook.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kaennorsing throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kaennorsing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaennorsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaennorsing does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaennorsing throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim lands a jab.
Kaennorsing throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Good work by Kim as he checks the leg kick.
Kaennorsing takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaennorsing misses with a body kick.
Kaennorsing throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaennorsing blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kaennorsing throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick but Kaennorsing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaennorsing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Kaennorsing's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaennorsing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaennorsing moves away from the strike by Kim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaennorsing thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaennorsing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaennorsing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kaennorsing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaennorsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaennorsing throws a body kick that misses.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Kaennorsing's leg but Kaennorsing calmly moves out of range.
Kaennorsing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaennorsing wants to slow Kim down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaennorsing checks a low kick from Kim.
Kaennorsing misses with a low kick.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Kaennorsing moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
Kaennorsing throws a good cross that connects.
Kaennorsing doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
A lazy body kick from Kaennorsing
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim throws a head kick but Kaennorsing moves out of range.
Kaennorsing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaennorsing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaennorsing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaennorsing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaennorsing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Kaennorsing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaennorsing as he connects with a hook.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Kim misses with a double jab.
Yokkao Kaennorsing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaennorsing throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaennorsing blocks a low kick nicely.
Yokkao Kaennorsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaennorsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kaennorsing rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Kaennorsing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaennorsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Kim.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kaennorsing dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
Kaennorsing misses with an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing with a knee to the head.
Kaennorsing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaennorsing lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaennorsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaennorsing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaennorsing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaennorsing taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaennorsing's brow.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaennorsing tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Kaennorsing tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
Kaennorsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaennorsing swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaennorsing stalling in the clinch but Kim improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaennorsing's face.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaennorsing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaennorsing's brow.
Kaennorsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Kaennorsing tries to tie him up.
Kaennorsing lands a nice elbow.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
Nice elbow from Kim.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaennorsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kaennorsing lands an elbow just above Kim 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaennorsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Kim won't want to take too many of those.
Kim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kim avoids the elbow strike from Kaennorsing, against the cage.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Kaennorsing blocks with his arms.
Kaennorsing crunches a lovely knee into Kim's ribcage.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kaennorsing lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaennorsing.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaennorsing lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaennorsing.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaennorsing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaennorsing missing with knees to the body.
Kaennorsing tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Kaennorsing back against the cage.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kaennorsing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaennorsing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaennorsing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Kim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaennorsing blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaennorsing lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kaennorsing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaennorsing stalling against the cage.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing misses with an elbow strike.
Kaennorsing scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yokkao Kaennorsing dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaennorsing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaennorsing throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
That kick from Kaennorsing tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaennorsing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kaennorsing gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Kaennorsing blocks the elbow strike.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaennorsing is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaennorsing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaennorsing landing knees to the body.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaennorsing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaennorsing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.

Kim is rocked!
A knee to the head by Kaennorsing.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaennorsing finish him?
Kim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clinched against the cage, Kaennorsing lands a big elbow that drops Kim! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kim is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokkao Kaennorsing!
Yokkao Kaennorsing took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Mavromatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mavromatis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vodka
vs
Mavromatis

178 cm
27
221 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Mavromatis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vodka does it's job there.
Vodka lands a nice shot to the body.
Vodka loads up on a big right hand but Mavromatis slips the punch.
Mavromatis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mavromatis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mavromatis throws a leg kick but Vodka checks it.
Vodka misses with a looping left.
Vodka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vodka jabs Mavromatis right on the nose. Mavromatis blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vodka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mavromatis throws a lazy right hand but Vodka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vodka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vodka throws the left hand but Mavromatis avoids the punch easily.
Mavromatis checks a leg kick nicely.
Vodka lands a glancing blow to the side of Mavromatis's head.
Mavromatis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vodka throws a shot from downtown. Mavromatis moves away and avoids it.
Mavromatis avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mavromatis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mavromatis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mavromatis scores with a nice right hand.
Mavromatis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vodka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mavromatis manages to avoid it.
Vodka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vodka misses with a straight right.
Vodka tries to land a front kick but Mavromatis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mavromatis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mavromatis throws a sloppy head kick and Vodka moves out of range easily.
Vodka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Mavromatis misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mavromatis - that will leave a mark!
Mavromatis cracks Vodka with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavromatis lands a nice looking body kick.
Vodka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vodka throws a hook but Mavromatis avoids it easily.
Vodka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mavromatis.
Mavromatis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vodka throws a hook to the side of Mavromatis's head but Mavromatis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vodka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mavromatis.
Vodka misses with a looping left.
Vodka walks into a left hand.

Vodka is rocked!
Mavromatis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vodka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Vodka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mavromatis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vodka off his feet! Vodka tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Mavromatis!
A very excited looking Andreas Mavromatis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Mansurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansurov comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Impossible Brutality. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mansurov
vs
Zeynalabdinov

178 cm
26
195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Perkele!

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Mansurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansurov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov takes one to the side of the head.
Mansurov checks a low kick from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Mansurov strikes.
Mansurov throws a big shot that misses.
Zeynalabdinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mansurov misses with a body shot.
Zeynalabdinov checks the leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mansurov throws out the jab.
Zeynalabdinov swings for the body but Mansurov moves out of range.

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

Zeynalabdinov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mansurov is just riding it out for now. Zeynalabdinov eventually gives up the hold.
Mansurov is looking to control Zeynalabdinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mansurov avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a strike but Mansurov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mansurov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Mansurov looking to control.
Mansurov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes from guard but Mansurov blocks nicely.
Mansurov wants to sweep here but Zeynalabdinov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mansurov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mansurov wants to improve his position but instead Zeynalabdinov has moved into half guard.
Mansurov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mansurov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mansurov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansurov's head.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots but Mansurov is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mansurov is looking to control Zeynalabdinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mansurov avoid being mounted?
Mansurov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mansurov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Mansurov is a slippery customer.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a head shot. Mansurov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Mansurov keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mansurov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zeynalabdinov 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. Mansurov connects with a nice short shot to Zeynalabdinov's temple.
Mansurov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeynalabdinov's head.

Zeynalabdinov actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Mansurov seems content to control.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansurov wants to take a breather but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.

Zeynalabdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mansurov prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Mansurov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get to full guard but Mansurov has control of the leg.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to control Mansurov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zeynalabdinov avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov 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.

Mansurov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mansurov tries to clinch but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Mansurov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov sizes up Mansurov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mansurov throws a shot from downtown. Zeynalabdinov moves away and avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown attempt - Mansurov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Zeynalabdinov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mansurov!
Mansurov sneaks back into half guard.

Zeynalabdinov is working for a kimura but Mansurov is defending it quite comfortably.
Zeynalabdinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansurov's head.
Mansurov gets full guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mansurov wants to get back to his feet but Zeynalabdinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mansurov working a defensive guard here.
Mansurov wants to stand and escape but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mansurov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zeynalabdinov working some strikes from top position.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Mansurov is working from the bottom.
Mansurov pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Zeynalabdinov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mansurov keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Mansurov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zeynalabdinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Mansurov keeps moving.
Mansurov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Mansurov tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov lands a couple of elbows.
Mansurov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mansurov, not yet.
Mansurov working a defensive guard here.
Zeynalabdinov is working Mansurov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansurov has wrist control.
Zeynalabdinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zeynalabdinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mansurov working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeynalabdinov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeynalabdinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeynalabdinov with a nice head shot there.
Mansurov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov looking to sit in guard and control but Mansurov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mansurov preventing the sweep.

Zeynalabdinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mansurov defends it easily.
Mansurov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zeynalabdinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zeynalabdinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mansurov misses with an uppercut. Zeynalabdinov saw that one coming.
Mansurov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zeynalabdinov can pounce on him.
Mansurov slips a straight right by Zeynalabdinov.

Mansurov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mansurov lands an elbow.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to reverse the position.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to half guard.
Mansurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mansurov pulls his head out easily.
Zeynalabdinov tries to roll over but Mansurov keeps him under control.
Mansurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to improve his position.
Zeynalabdinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mansurov is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mansurov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeynalabdinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansurov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get to full guard but Mansurov has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mansurov slips a nice elbow through Zeynalabdinov's hands, connecting with Zeynalabdinov's forehead.
Mansurov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeynalabdinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mansurov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zeynalabdinov gets full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle here but Mansurov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mansurov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mihail Mansurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeynalabdinov sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mansurov pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansurov content to control rather than advance.
Mansurov trying to control from half guard but Zeynalabdinov is working away.
Mansurov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mansurov controlling the pace.
Mansurov is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mihail Mansurov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mansurov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zeynalabdinov in his tracks.
Mansurov tries to land a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov saw it coming and moves away.
Mansurov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Mansurov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zeynalabdinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mansurov is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mansurov stopping the sweep attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mansurov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mansurov forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep. Mansurov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mansurov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mihail Mansurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeynalabdinov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
Our winner, Seyran Zeynalabdinov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinaski has chosen Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 9: Mov. 4 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grimm
vs
Chinaski

192 cm
27
247 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

200 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grimm thuds his shin into the meat of Chinaski's side.
Hank Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Chinaski avoids it.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chinaski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chinaski throws a sloppy head kick and Grimm moves out of range easily.
Grimm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Chinaski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grimm is looking to clinch but Chinaski is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Grimm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Chinaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm which made him look bad.
Ben Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chinaski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chinaski lands a body shot.
Grimm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chinaski throws out a leg kick but Grimm moves out of range and Chinaski only half commits.
Grimm digs a good body shot into Chinaski's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm scores with a jab. Chinaski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chinaski misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Grimm - just one landing.
Chinaski looks to land a body kick but Grimm moved away.
Grimm motions for Chinaski to come forward. Grimm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chinaski throws a low kick but Grimm moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chinaski.
Chinaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chinaski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimm checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Grimm is predictable there
and Chinaski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Grimm as he checks the leg kick.
Grimm throws a low kick but Chinaski moves out of range easily.
Grimm looks to clinch
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chinaski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Chinaski as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Chinaski misses
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.
Grimm lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski scores with a nice head shot.
Grimm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
Chinaski takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinaski 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 Grimm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a push kick but Grimm slaps the foot to one side.
Chinaski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chinaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimm checks a leg kick.
Grimm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimm is looking to chop away at Chinaski's legs.
A good leg kick by Grimm.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Chinaski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chinaski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Grimm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chinaski misses with a hook. Grimm ducked under it nicely.
Chinaski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chinaski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grimm cracks Chinaski with an open hand slap.
Grimm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chinaski. Chinaski obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chinaski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimm is out of range.
Chinaski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grimm here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski connects with a leg kick. Grimm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chinaski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chinaski. That's going to slow Grimm down.
Ben Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm throws a low kick, looking for Chinaski's leg but Chinaski calmly moves out of range.
Grimm is looking to clinch.
Chinaski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimm checks it well.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Grimm.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range and Grimm settles back down.
Grimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm lands a glancing blow to the side of Chinaski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm throws a front kick that sends Chinaski stumbling back into the cage.
Chinaski is breathing heavily.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chinaski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimm swivels and escapes.
Chinaski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimm is out of range and Chinaski settles back down.
That kick from Grimm tenderised Chinaski's leg. Chinaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
Chinaski avoids the body shot from Grimm.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimm misses with a leg kick.
Grimm thows a body shot but no joy.
Grimm connects with a solid leg kick.
Chinaski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Chinaski tries to score with a low kick but Grimm moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm.
Chinaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Chinaski thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Grimm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but Grimm checks it.
Grimm jabs at Chinaski's body.
Grimm connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimm cracks Chinaski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chinaski takes a step back to recover.

Grimm drops Chinaski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chinaski looks back up at him and smiles so Grimm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Grimm dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Grimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimm scores with a jab to the body.
Chinaski tries to land a front kick but Grimm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Grimm rushes Chinaski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grimm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chinaski takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chinaski throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Chinaski is rocked!
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
Chinaski is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimm finish him?
Grimm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grimm lands with a light punch inside.
Chinaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimm.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Chinaski seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Grimm on the inside.
Grimm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Grimm lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm scores with a shot to the side of Chinaski's head.
Grimm misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimm.
Grimm lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Grimm.
Ben Grimm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimm misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Grimm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
A shot in the inside from Grimm.
Grimm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chinaski can do to turn this around?
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chinaski is defending well for now.
Grimm lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Grimm drops Chinaski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chinaski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Still in the clinch, Grimm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimm dips a shoulder and cracks Chinaski with a mighty uppercut! Chinaski falls back against the cage and Grimm unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chinaski 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 - Grimm screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Grimm!
An out of breath Ben Grimm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.