SPNY 64: Frazier - Larsen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meogy
vs
Malapitan

159 cm
23
145 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

180 cm
31
140 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Malapitan tries to sprawl but Meogy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meogy prevents Malapitan from improving his position.
Well, if Meogy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meogy slows the pace down in half guard.
Malapitan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Meogy prevents Malapitan from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meogy is working for a submission of some sort.
Meogy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malapitan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Meogy seems to be looking for submissions.
Meogy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meogy trying to control the action but Malapitan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan taking some punishment here, with Meogy in his half guard.
Malapitan tries to get to full guard but Meogy has control of the leg.
Meogy is stalling here. Malapitan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Meogy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malapitan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meogy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Meogy actively working from the bottom here.

Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meogy sees it coming and defends easily.
Meogy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan won't allow Meogy to sweep him here.
Malapitan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meogy keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.

Meogy has his foot on Malapitan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malapitan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meogy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meogy keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Meogy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malapitan's guard.
Meogy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meogy wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Meogy is really struggling to control Malapitan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to keep Meogy in close.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meogy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Meogy looking to score a takedown here. Malapitan is defending well but Meogy drives through and ends up in Malapitan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meogy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malapitan is staying active underneath Meogy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malapitan wants to get back to his feet.
Meogy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malapitan moves into full guard.
Meogy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meogy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Meogy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malapitan is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Malapitan looking to score a takedown here. Meogy is defending well but Malapitan drives through and ends up in Meogy's guard.
Meogy 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.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.

Meogy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Malapitan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Meogy has tightened it up now! Malapitan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Meogy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chekhemani
vs
Mutombo

170 cm
25
191 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Mutombo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhemani. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhemani. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutombo jabs Chekhemani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutombo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Chekhemani misses.
Chekhemani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhemani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chekhemani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mutombo.
Chekhemani misses with a double jab.
Mutombo scores with the left hand. Chekhemani knows he should have avoided that one.
Chekhemani throws a right and a left that Mutombo avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with a straight right. Chekhemani didn't see that one coming.

Chekhemani is rocked!
A big right from Mutombo misses.
Oh Chekhemani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mutombo.
Mutombo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mutombo throws a jab when Chekhemani was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mutombo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Chekhemani has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). ZaZa Mutombo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm in love with a stripper. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Madison
vs
Stram

175 cm
29
155 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Madison to counter with a crisp jab.
Stram has his takedown stuffed
and Madison counters with a two punch combo.
Stram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madison counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack Madison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Stram.
Stram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Stram throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stram is in Madison's guard.
Madison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stram.
Stram content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stram stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stram defends well.
Stram stopping the sweep attempt from Madison.
Stram with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stram looking to pass the guard.
Stram in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stram throwing strikes from guard but Madison blocks nicely.
Stram scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stram working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madison's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stram looking to pass the guard.

Madison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Stram is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stram is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Stram thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stram won't allow Madison to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stram has gone for a leg lock! Madison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stram's guard.
Stram controls Madison momentarily but Madison frees himself.
Madison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Stram pushes a forearm under Madison's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Madison is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Stram!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisito Banaag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banaag comes into the arena with Soulfly - Pain blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Banaag
vs
Siuta

190 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luisito Banaag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banaag 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.
Siuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siuta misses with a hook. Banaag ducked under it nicely.
Siuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banaag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Siuta.

It looks like Luisito Banaag has been cut.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body. Banaag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siuta. Banaag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siuta checks a low kick from Banaag.
A leg kick checked by Banaag.
Siuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siuta throws a hook to the side of Banaag's head but Banaag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siuta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banaag tries to sprawl out of it but Siuta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banaag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Siuta gets tackled into the cage by Banaag. Banaag maintains the clinch.
Banaag taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siuta presses Banaag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Siuta.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Banaag avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Banaag connects with a knee to the head.
Banaag scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Marek Siuta has been cut.
Banaag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banaag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Banaag.
Banaag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banaag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banaag tries a knee to the head but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banaags head.
Siuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banaag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siuta is defending well.
Banaag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Siuta after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Banaag tries to land a knee to the head but Siuta blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tries to circle away but Banaag has him pinned against the cage.
Banaag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siuta pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luisito Banaag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siuta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banaag.
Banaag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banaag looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Banaag is looking to clinch.
Banaag avoids the body shot from Siuta.
Siuta jabs at Banaag's body.
Siuta throws an overhand right that lands on Banaag's shoulder, as Banaag tries to avoid the shot.
Siuta blocks a leg kick.
Siuta misses with a hook. Banaag ducked under it nicely.

Siuta tries to keep at a distance but Banaag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banaag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siuta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta wants to stall.
Banaag stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Siuta avoiding damage as Banaag throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Banaag.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Banaag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banaag's elbow.
Banaag keeps control of Siuta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siuta tries a body shot but Banaag blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banaag.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Banaag looking to throw knees to the head but Siuta is blocking nicely.
Siuta is trying to break the clinch but Banaag has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siuta as Banaag tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta wants to stall.

Siuta pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Siuta looking to control.
Siuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siuta is trying to keep Banaag in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banaag content to stall in guard here.
Banaag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siuta is pulling down on Banaag's head. It's preventing any offense from Banaag, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marek Siuta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Siuta throws a head kick but Banaag moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Siuta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Siuta wants to slow Banaag down by chopping away at his legs.
Siuta throws a hook but Banaag blocks it.
Banaag lands a really nice looking cross but Siuta seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Siuta.
Banaag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banaag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siuta.
Siuta tries for a takedown but Banaag circles away easily
and Banaag counters with a thumping low kick.

Banaag closes the distance and clinches.
Banaag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Siuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siuta misses with a low kick.
Marek Siuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siuta thows a leg kick but Banaag checks it
and Banaag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banaag lands a right hook to the body.

Banaag closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Siuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banaag backwards.
Banaag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siuta.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banaag missing with knees to the body.
Siuta tries to work over Banaag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banaag trying to control the position but instead, Siuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banaag into the cage.
Banaag looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Siuta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siuta pushes Banaag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Banaag - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Siuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Banaag.
Siuta is trying to drag Banaag to the mat but Banaag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luisito Banaag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Banaag connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banaag.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luisito Banaag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siuta managing to block the knees to the body from Banaag.
Banaag trying to land knees to the body.
Siuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banaag or not.
Banaag is trying to maintain a safe position but Siuta gets an underhook and turns Banaag into the cage.
Siuta tries to work over Banaag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siuta is looking to break free of the clinch but Banaag has double underhooks.
Banaag looking to throw knees to the head but Siuta is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banaag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banaag is looking to control Siuta's arms but Siuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banaag has his back to the cage.
Banaag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Siuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banaag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banaag tries to land a knee to the head but Siuta blocks with his arms.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Banaag tries to land knees in the clinch but Siuta avoids the damage to the body.
Banaag looking to throw knees to the head but Siuta is blocking nicely.
Banaag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banaag blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Banaag taking a breather.
Siuta tries to circle away but Banaag has him pinned against the cage.
Banaag tries a knee to the head but Siuta blocks it.
Banaag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banaag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Banaag misses
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banaag moves out of range as Siuta throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banaag slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banaag.
That kick from Siuta tenderised Banaag's leg. Banaag is trying to keep his angry face on.

Siuta closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banaag's elbow.

Siuta breaks from the clinch.
Siuta throws a big shot that misses.
Luisito Banaag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banaag scores with a jab.
Siuta cracks Banaag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siuta connects with an inside leg kick.
Siuta jabs Banaag right on the nose. Banaag blinks but takes it well.

Banaag is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta fakes the body blow, causing Banaag to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Banaag goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marek Siuta!
An out of breath Marek Siuta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Keogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamel Sharif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keogh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Droppin' Plates by Disturbed. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Keogh
vs
Sharif

170 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Keogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamel Sharif!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keogh misses with a series of wild punches.
Keogh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharif takes one to the side of the head.
Sharif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keogh.
Keogh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharif throws a hook but Keogh blocks it.
Sharif sizes up Keogh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harry Keogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keogh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharif as he jumps to the side.
Keogh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sharif backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharif. Keogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keogh scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Keogh.
Keogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keogh swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharif ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keogh scores with a punch to the head.
Sharif avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keogh slips a jab and a cross from Sharif.
A jab from Sharif does it's job there.
Keogh throws a body punch but Sharif moves out of range.
Keogh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharif finds it's way round the side to connect with Keogh's head.
Sharif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keogh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keogh throws a hook but Sharif avoids it easily.
Keogh lands a two punch combo.

Keogh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sharif's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharif can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Keogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Keogh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sharif dives on top into guard.
Sharif trying to control but Keogh is working from the bottom.

Keogh is looking for a triangle but Sharif pushes his legs off easily.

Sharif avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharif won't allow Keogh to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keogh trying to keep a closed guard but Sharif is proving a slippery customer.
Sharif is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharif tries to stand but Keogh is controlling from the bottom.

Sharif gets to his feet - Keogh follows without any prompting.
Nice straight punches there by Sharif. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharif.
Keogh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Keogh gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keogh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sharif's thigh. Sharif counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Keogh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharif works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharif has momentary wrist control but Keogh slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keogh passes Sharif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Keogh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sharif defending well though.
Sharif blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keogh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Keogh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sharif punishes Keogh's body with a nice straight punch.
Keogh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sharif back to the cage. Keogh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sharif lands with a hook. Keogh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharif slips a jab and a cross from Keogh.
Keogh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harry Keogh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keogh swings for the body but Sharif moves out of range.
Harry Keogh is winning the standup battle so far.
Keogh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharif paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keogh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sharif counters with a straight right hand.
Sharif slips a jab and a cross from Keogh.
Sharif scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keogh feints a jab promting Sharif to slip. Keogh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sharif slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sharif tries to bum rush Keogh with a series of wild strikes but Keogh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharif takes a swing at Keogh's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keogh lunges at Sharif with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharif's hand.
Jamel Sharif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keogh shoots for a takedown but Sharif saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sharif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharif dodges the punch combination from Keogh.
Keogh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keogh misses with a hook. Sharif ducked under it nicely.
Keogh misses with a wild combination.
Keogh shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharif keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Keogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keogh misses with a head kick.
Sharif lands with a hook. Keogh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Keogh is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharif moves in close and cracks Keogh with a massive right hand! Keogh, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sharif!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamel Sharif!
Jamel Sharif decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hernando Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernando Cortez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barny Bucket's chin.

Bucket
vs
Cortez

188 cm
30
183 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

177 cm
31
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hernando Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Hernando Cortez has been cut.
Bucket tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernando Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bucket misses its intended target.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bucket but Bucket pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a low kick but Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Bucket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barny Bucket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernando Cortez.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bucket avoids it really well and circles away.

Cortez drives through with a takedown into Bucket's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Bucket trying to control the position.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bucket is keeping the position for now.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bucket's guard.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bucket keeps working.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bucket makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Bucket misses with a head kick.
Bucket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bucket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bucket misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Bucket sees it coming and moves out of range.

Cortez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cortez controlling the position from side mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bucket tries to escape but Cortez is in control.

Cortez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bucket walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bucket. No joy for Cortez on that attempt.
Bucket fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bucket on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cortez in particular looking to stall.
Bucket looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cortez controlling the action here.
Cortez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bucket!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bucket blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernando Cortez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hernando Cortez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bucket avoids it really well and circles away.
Bucket cracks the inside of Cortez's front leg.
Bucket bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Cortez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortez showed some decent athleticism there.
Bucket looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Bucket is having none of it.
Bucket is trying is best to control the position here.
Cortez trying to control the action but Bucket is working from the bottom.
Hernando Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bucket is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Bucket is defending the position.
Bucket punching from the bottom.
Bucket is looking to improve his position.
Bucket has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cortez shoots in and drives through. Bucket sprawls well.
Bucket throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Bucket misses with a leg kick.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Barny Bucket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernando Cortez.
Bucket slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Bucket sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bucket avoids it really well and circles away.
Cortez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bucket counters with a good, hard body kick but Cortez shrugs it off.
Barny Bucket is winning the standup battle so far.
Bucket misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Cortez blocks the low kick.
Bucket misses with a head kick.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bucket defends it nicely.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses.
Bucket leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bucket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Bucket.

Cortez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bucket to the ground. Cortez is now in Bucket's guard.
Bucket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cortez is stalling in the full guard.
Bucket wants to sweep but no luck.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Bucket is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hernando Cortez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bucket displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throws a chopping leg kick but Cortez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bucket but Bucket pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez takes a swing at Bucket's ribcage but misses.
Bucket displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
Bucket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.

Cortez shoots in and bounces Bucket off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bucket looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hernando Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hernando Cortez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bucket moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
Bucket throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Bucket throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Bucket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bucket slips under a jab.
Bucket misses with a low kick.
Bucket misses with a head kick.

Cortez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bucket tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cortez is in Bucket's guard.
Cortez trying to control but Bucket is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hernando Cortez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bucket throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bucket tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bucket manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Bucket sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barny Bucket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hernando Cortez.
Bucket throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses.
Bucket throws a leg kick that misses.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses.
Bucket slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cortez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bucket pinned against the cage. Bucket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortez is defended easily by Bucket.

Cortez looking to score a takedown here. Bucket is defending well but Cortez drives through and ends up in Bucket's guard.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Bucket.
Bucket is working hard here to advance position.
Bucket wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.
Bucket lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cortez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bucket wants to control the pace but Cortez is squirming around nicely.
Bucket throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cortez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bucket scoring with strikes but Cortez is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bucket looking to control but Cortez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cortez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bucket trying to control but Cortez is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barny Bucket showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortez 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Who Let the Dogs Out as his entrance music. Marcos Aurelio had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aurelio
vs
Silva

190 cm
33
265 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

205 cm
30
271 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Aurelio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelio throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Adonis Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries for a takedown but Aurelio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aurelio defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Aurelio.

Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aurelio was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva stops Aurelio from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a strike but Aurelio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aurelio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva controls Aurelio momentarily but Aurelio frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adonis Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aurelio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Silva.
Aurelio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Aurelio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurelio misses with a two punch combination.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Marcos Aurelio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aurelio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Aurelio instigates a clinch.

Silva breaks the clinch.

Aurelio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aurelio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aurelio has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Aurelio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Aurelio manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Aurelio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelio counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Aurelio sprawls well.
Silva scores with a jab. Aurelio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Aurelio, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Aurelio against the cage but Aurelio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelio avoids the body shot from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aurelio - that will leave a mark!
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva dives in and grabs Aurelio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelio pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
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 Marcos Aurelio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcos Aurelio's cut.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aurelio looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva throws a hook but Aurelio avoids it easily.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aurelio's waist but Aurelio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Aurelio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Aurelio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Aurelio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva avoids the head kick by Aurelio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelio, as that shot connected.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Silva.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Aurelio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Aurelio sprawls well.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Aurelio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Aurelio tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aurelio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelio takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurelio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Silva misses.

Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva prevents Aurelio from standing back up.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aurelio tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aurelio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is taking a breather. Aurelio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Aurelio is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adonis Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Aurelio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aurelio throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Aurelio needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Aurelio. Those never looked like landing.
Aurelio moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelio checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelio lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Aurelio is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a hook. Aurelio ducked under it nicely.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aurelio circles away.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Aurelio misses.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva dives in and grabs Aurelio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelio pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelio is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Aurelio circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Silva tries for a takedown but Aurelio circles away easily
and Aurelio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aurelio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Adonis Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Aurelio counters with a stiff right hand.
Aurelio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Aurelio coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aurelio in his tracks.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Aurelio slips the punch.
Aurelio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aurelio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silva thows a leg kick but Aurelio checks it
and Aurelio counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Aurelio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Aurelio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Aurelio!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcos Aurelio waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather comes to the cage accompanied by All The Above. Salcedo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the Name. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Oscar Salcedo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Windfather
vs
Salcedo

190 cm
34
244 lbs
28 - 19 - 1

183 cm
29
272 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Krayzor Windfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo misses with a left hand

and Windfather counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Windfather working the body and head with strikes.
Salcedo wants to control but Windfather postures up.
Windfather lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo pushes Windfather away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Windfather gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Salcedo taking a bit of punishment here - Windfather scoring with strikes.
Salcedo is trying to control Windfather's posture but Windfather avoids it.
Windfather lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Salcedo down.
Windfather working the ground and pound from side control.
Salcedo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Windfather in side control lands a decent elbow.

Salcedo is rocked!

That has opened up Oscar Salcedo's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd goes nuts as Windfather knocks Salcedo out cold with a massive hammerfist! Windfather Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Krayzor Windfather!
After winning the bout, Krayzor Windfather thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen Megadeth - Crush 'Em as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quintana
vs
Drago

197 cm
24
285 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

199 cm
27
270 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Quintana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Drago!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drago but Drago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quintana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Quintana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quintana misses with a hook. Drago ducked under it nicely.
Quintana throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Carlos Quintana has been cut.
Quintana tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quintana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Drago takes a swing at Quintana's ribcage but misses.
Quintana is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Quintana slips the punch.
Quintana misses with a body shot
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quintana throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Drago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quintana.
Quintana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quintana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quintana blocks a jab.
Drago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quintana scores with a push kick.
Quintana looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Quintana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quintana works the jab nicely.

Quintana takes the fight into the clinch.
Quintana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quintana looking to slow down the pace here.
Quintana misses with a knee to the head.
Drago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quintana up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago is working Quintana over against the cage.
Quintana tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Quintana's shoulder, as Quintana tries to avoid the shot.
Quintana misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quintana moves away.
Drago slips under a jab.

Quintana gets a double leg takedown into Drago's guard.
Drago lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quintana!
Drago controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is desperately trying to improve his position but Drago has a good base and remains in mount.

Drago is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Quintana moves out of range of the strikes.
Quintana scores with a nice head shot.
Drago misses the shot to the body.
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Quintana counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quintana staying out of range there.
Axel Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quintana.
Quintana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quintana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Quintana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quintana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drago to score with a decent uppercut.
Quintana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quintana.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quintana manages to avoid it.
Drago thuds a left hand into Quintana's body.
Quintana throws a low kick, looking for Drago's leg but Drago calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago misses with a double jab
and Quintana counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Drago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Quintana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Quintana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Quintana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quintana wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Quintana from controlling successfully.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Drago has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Drago controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quintana tries to lock up and control but Drago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Drago stands up from mount. Strange move.
Quintana throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Quintana misses the body punch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Drago.

Carlos Quintana's cut is getting worse.
Quintana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Quintana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago cracks Quintana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Quintana moves away and avoids it.
Quintana is looking to wear down Drago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Quintana.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quintana lands an overhand right.
Quintana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quintana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axel Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quintana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drago duly obliges.
Quintana avoids the body shot from Drago.
Quintana lands with a slapping head kick.
Drago lands with an uppercut that bounces Quintana off the cage and back into range.

Carlos Quintana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quintana throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Quintana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drago will feel that in the morning.
Quintana throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quintana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drago throws a right hand that Quintana ducks under and follows up with a left that Quintana also avoids with ease.
Quintana lands with a slapping head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Quintana there.
Quintana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quintana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Quintana.
Drago lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Quintana. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Drago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drago.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quintana misses the body punch
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jeez, Carlos Quintana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quintana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quintana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Drago takes a swing at Quintana's ribcage but misses.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Quintana connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Quintana misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quintana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Quintana throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Axel Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Quintana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quintana.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and Quintana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quintana.
Quintana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quintana.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quintana.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Quintana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quintana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quintana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago looks to throw the jab but Quintana is out of range.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quintana misses with a body kick.
Drago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quintana connects with a looping right hand.
Drago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quintana lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Quintana slams his shin into Drago's torso.
Drago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quintana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Quintana darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quintana.
Quintana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quintana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Quintana lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quintana lands a left hand.
Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Quintana won't allow it.
Quintana cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Quintana landing knees to the head.
Quintana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Quintana pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quintana tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
Quintana lands with a light punch inside.
Quintana wants to take the fight to the mat but Drago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Quintana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana lands an elbow just above Drago 's eye.
Quintana tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
A short uppercut from Quintana.
Drago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quintana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlos Quintana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Drago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quintana has clasped his hands together around Drago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana taking a break here but Drago is having none of it and regains half guard.

Quintana wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Quintana sits in half guard.

Quintana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Quintana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quintana wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quintana lands with a straight right. Drago didn't see that one coming.
Quintana swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quintana just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quintana.

Quintana rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.
Drago lands an uppercut.

Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quintana throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Quintana shoots in looking for a takedown. Drago tries to sprawl out of it but Quintana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quintana moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tests Quintana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quintana slips a straight right by Drago.
Quintana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quintana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Quintana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quintana.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quintana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drago is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Quintana throws a head kick that half lands.
Quintana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quintana tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quintana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Quintana lands but Drago takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana just misses with a punch to the body.
Quintana shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drago misses with a lunging right hand
and Quintana counters with a nice body kick.
Quintana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Quintana saw that one coming.
Quintana ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
Quintana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Quintana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quintana throws a jab but it's blocked by Drago.
Quintana scores with a nice head shot.
Quintana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Quintana slips under a jab from Drago.
A left lands for Drago.
Quintana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drago controls Quintana momentarily but Quintana frees himself.
Quintana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drago wants to stand and escape but Quintana is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.

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

Quintana is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintana is keeping the position for now.

Quintana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Quintana had his way with Axel Drago in that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Quintana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quintana misses with a looping right.
Quintana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Drago jabs Quintana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quintana throws a body kick that misses.
Quintana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quintana dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.

Quintana dives in and scores a takedown into Drago's guard.
Carlos Quintana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quintana trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quintana is fighting to break Drago's control of his arms but Drago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Carlos Quintana just wasn't active enough.
Quintana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drago throws a hook but Quintana avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Quintana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago moves out of range as Quintana throws a body kick.

Quintana instigates a clinch.
Drago tries to break free but Quintana pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quintana pushes off an throws an elbow but Drago leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drago can't break the clinch.
Quintana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quintana.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Quintana.
Drago avoids the elbow strike from Quintana, against the cage.

Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago blocks a head kick by Quintana.
Quintana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago throws a body punch but Quintana moves out of range.
Drago connects with a nice looking jab.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Quintana is just out of range.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Quintana is out of range.
Drago misses with a leg kick
and Quintana counters with a three punch combo that has Drago backing up. Drago nods at Quintana to acknowledge the strikes.
Drago slips under a jab from Quintana.
A big left from Drago misses.
Drago misses the jab.
Quintana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Quintana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quintana throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drago misses with a straight left.
Drago checks a low kick from Quintana.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quintana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Quintana counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Drago is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Quintana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quintana blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Quintana moved out of range.
Quintana moves away from the strike by Drago.
Quintana throws an overhand right that lands on Drago's shoulder, as Drago tries to avoid the shot.
Drago cracks Quintana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Drago!
Axel Drago is the new heavyweight champion!
Axel Drago tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen has chosen Ennio Morricone - A Fistful Of Dollars as his entrance music. Joe Frazier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lars Larsen's chin.

Frazier
vs
Larsen

225 cm
23
275 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

195 cm
31
277 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larsen punishes Frazier's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frazier throws a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
Larsen with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frazier.
Larsen slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier tried to score with a low kick but Larsen checks it.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Frazier throws a low kick, looking for Larsen's leg but Larsen calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Larsen.
Larsen tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsen checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frazier.
Frazier blocks a jab.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Frazier throws a chopping leg kick but Larsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larsen is looking to clinch.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Frazier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frazier tries to work over Larsen's front leg with a kick but Larsen checks it.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Frazier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larsen tries to clinch but Frazier moves away
and Frazier counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsen swinging wildly here.
Larsen misses the jab.
Frazier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Frazier throws a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
Frazier slips under a jab from Larsen.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Frazier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsen lands a nice hook to Frazier's body. Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larsen.
Frazier tries a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Larsen sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
Frazier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Lars Larsen has been cut.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larsen is looking to clinch but Frazier is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsen checks a leg kick.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Frazier defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Larsen moved away.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Larsen avoids the head kick by Frazier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen cracks Frazier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frazier looks for the body kick but Larsen saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsen checks a leg kick.
Larsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larsen checks the leg kick.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen moves in looking to clinch but Frazier pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Frazier misses.
Larsen swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frazier.
Frazier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larsen. Larsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frazier motions for Larsen to come forward. Frazier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Larsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Frazier tries to work over Larsen's front leg with a kick but Larsen checks it.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Larsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Larsen.
Larsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsen tries to clinch up.
Larsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frazier, right into the meat.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Frazier keeps Larsen at a distance using the push kick.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but Larsen saw it coming and moves away.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Frazier seems unphased.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larsen momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsen takes a step back to recover.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Frazier tries to score with a low kick but Larsen moves his leg out of the way.
Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Larsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Frazier takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Frazier wants to land a leg kick but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen slips a jab from Frazier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier connects with a leg kick. Larsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frazier swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsen tests Frazier's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Larsen moves into the clinch.
Larsen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Larsen throws an elbow but misses.
Larsen throws an elbow but it misses.

Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier looks to land a combination but Larsen avoids it well.
Larsen misses with a straight left.

Larsen darts in and clinches Frazier up against the cage.
Larsen lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larsen stalling the fight.
Larsen throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frazier dodges an elbow strike from Larsen.
Larsen throws an elbow that misses.
Larsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Frazier dodges an elbow strike from Larsen.

Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Frazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsen wants to clinch.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Larsen blocks the low kick.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Larsen checks a low kick from Frazier.
Larsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frazier.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Frazier throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Frazier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larsen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsen, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Frazier as he connects with a hook.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but Larsen saw it coming and moves away.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Frazier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Larsen's cut.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Larsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsen checks a low kick from Frazier.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Frazier staying out of range there.
Frazier throws a low kick, looking for Larsen's leg but Larsen calmly moves out of range.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Larsen checks a low kick from Frazier.
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larsen takes one to the chin there.
Larsen throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Larsen tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Larsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Larsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Larsen moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Frazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Larsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That has opened up Lars Larsen's cut even more.
Larsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a leg kick.
Frazier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Frazier throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Frazier.
A left lands for Frazier.
Frazier is looking to score with low kicks.
Lars Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larsen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frazier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier swats away the attempt to clinch by Larsen.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frazier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsen. That did some damage!
Frazier takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Frazier misses.
Frazier takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Larsen.
Larsen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen looks to clinch
and Frazier counters with a good low kick that Larsen was not able to check.
Frazier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Larsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frazier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frazier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joe Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frazier tries to land a leg kick but Larsen saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frazier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frazier.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Frazier.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frazier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frazier. Frazier obviously looking to wear him down.
Larsen thows a leg kick but Frazier checks it
and Larsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsen swings widly with a right hand
and Frazier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frazier, right into the meat.
Frazier throws a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier throws a chopping leg kick but Larsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frazier, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) for their support in the buildup to the fight.