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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herald Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smoke the Fire!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Anderson
vs
Taylor

170 cm
29
144 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

198 cm
32
129 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herald Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Taylor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson just content to control the position.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Taylor jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Taylor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Taylor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Anderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Anderson looking for the RNC.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
Taylor breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herald Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Taylor throws a leg kick

and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herald Taylor.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Taylor is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taylor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Taylor - that will leave a mark!
Anderson closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Taylor clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.

Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.

Taylor breaks the clinch.

Taylor clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Anderson is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alex Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Taylor counters with a head kick. That will keep Anderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson moves to clinch but Taylor breaks away
and Taylor counters with a head kick.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herald Taylor.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alex Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Anderson forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Anderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor wants to stall.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy O Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying O Sullivan's choice of entrance music: DropKick Murphys - Loyal to no one . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boom
vs
O Sullivan

179 cm
29
162 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

178 cm
32
171 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy O Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom slips a straight right by O Sullivan.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Sullivan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
O Sullivan takes a swing at Boom's ribcage but misses.
Boom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom throws a leg kick but O Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Sullivan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom throws a leg kick but O Sullivan moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan misses with a jab to the body
and Boom counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Sullivan thows a body shot but no joy.
O Sullivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
O Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Boom uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom blocks a jab.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Boom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boom there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Sullivan scores with a jab. Boom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Timmy O Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom throws a low kick, looking for O Sullivan's leg but O Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
O Sullivan throws a series of punches but Boom avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom motions for O Sullivan to come forward. Boom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
Boom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
O Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom cracks the inside of O Sullivan's front leg.
Boom thumps O Sullivan with a low kick.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Boom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boom scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom moves away from the strike by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom delivers a nice body kick.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but O Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
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.
O Sullivan misses with a hook.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boom defending well as O Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
O Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
O Sullivan throws the left hand but Boom avoids the punch easily.
O Sullivan slips under a jab.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from O Sullivan.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from O Sullivan 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.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Sullivan.
A jab from Boom misses.
Boom scores with a hook.
Boom tries to land a leg kick but O Sullivan saw it coming and moves away.
Timmy O Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan moves out of range as Boom throws a body kick.
Boom connects with a solid leg kick.
O Sullivan digs a good hook to Boom's body.
O Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Boom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom misses with a low kick as O Sullivan jumps back.
O Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
O Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Sullivan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom under the eye.
O Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from O Sullivan.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Timmy O Sullivan has been cut.
O Sullivan walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom avoids the body shot from O Sullivan.
Boom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Sullivan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boom is out of range and O Sullivan settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Sullivan wants to land a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Boom throws a nice looking combination but O Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boom, right into the meat.
O Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Boom.
Boom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boom scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom wants to land a leg kick but O Sullivan is out of range.
O Sullivan throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
O Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boom's head.
O Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Boom misses with a shot to the body
and O Sullivan counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from O Sullivan misses its intended target.
O Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boom. That's going to slow O Sullivan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timmy O Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Sullivan'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boom throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Sullivan.
Boom slips a jab from O Sullivan.
Boom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom tests O Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Sullivan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Sullivan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Sullivan takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Boom throws a chopping leg kick but O Sullivan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom cracks O Sullivan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Boom counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Sullivan's knee momentarily.
O Sullivan throws a low kick, looking for Boom's leg but Boom calmly moves out of range.
Boom misses with a low kick.
O Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
O Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bing Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom misses with a hook.
Boom throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Sullivan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Sullivan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from O Sullivan.
Boom tries to work over O Sullivan's front leg with a kick but O Sullivan checks it.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boom misses with a looping left.
O Sullivan cracks Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Sullivan tries to land a leg kick but Boom saw it coming and moves away.
O Sullivan cracks Boom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a leg kick but O Sullivan sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Boom's head back.
Timmy O Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boom.
Boom dodges the punch combination from O Sullivan.
A low kick from O Sullivan is predictable there
and Boom counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Sullivan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bing Boom.
Well O Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timmy O Sullivan!
A victorious Timmy O Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helppo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki's entrance music is Tech N9ne - Absolute Power. A fine choice. Locke has chosen Star Wars - Imperial March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Heikki
vs
Locke

185 cm
25
198 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
37
198 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helppo Heikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikki.
Heikki throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Heikki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heikki.
No joy there for Heikki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Locke walks into a jab.

Locke tries to sprawl but Heikki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Locke actively working from the bottom here.

Heikki is looking for a kimura here.
Locke tries to get to full guard but Heikki has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heikki.
Heikki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Heikki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locke wants to improve his position but Heikki is controlling well.
Locke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Locke is pressing down on Heikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Locke's guard.
Locke has hold of Heikki's hands but Heikki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heikki wants to take a breather but Locke is having none of it.

Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heikki lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heikki.
Heikki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heikki moves into full mount! Locke won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Heikki.
Heikki with the ground and pound from mount.
Heikki with the ground and pound from mount.
Heikki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Locke?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki working the ground and pound effectively.

Locke is rocked!
Heikki with a couple of short strikes.
Locke is still in real trouble! Can Heikki finish him?
Heikki connects with a bit shot that sees Locke covering up! More strikes from Heikki and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heikki is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helppo Heikki!
Helppo Heikki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin comes to the cage accompanied by real american. The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hogin
vs
The Pitbull

170 cm
36
276 lbs
63 - 29 - 2

180 cm
35
180 lbs
35 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 63 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hogin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Pitbull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Pitbull is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hogin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hogin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh The Pitbull is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hogin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Manny Pacquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viktor Herzog's chin.

Pacquiao
vs
Herzog

169 cm
37
149 lbs
28 - 11 - 2

177 cm
30
134 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

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 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herzog on the side of the head.

Herzog is rocked!
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herzog.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao connects with a right hand. Herzog shakes it off.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?

Herzog feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Herzog changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herzog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herzog seems to have recovered his senses.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Pacquiao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herzog's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Herzog lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herzog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pacquiao trying to control from the bottom.
Herzog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herzog is keen to just control but Pacquiao is a slippery customer.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position.
Herzog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacquiao is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Herzog is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacquiao tries to roll over but Herzog keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Herzog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacquiao wants to get back to full guard.

Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacquiao sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacquiao defending well though.
Herzog is looking to pass Pacquiao's guard but actually Pacquiao recovers to full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
Herzog stands up over Pacquiao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacquiao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herzog!
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the head.
Pacquiao controlling the position easily from mount.
Herzog tries to lock up and control but Pacquiao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herzog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pacquiao lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Herzog sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herzog manages to get to full guard.
Pacquiao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herzog's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacquiao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pacquiao lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Herzog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Herzog.
Herzog tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
A jab lands there for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao walks into a straight right hand from Herzog.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herzog gets slowly back to his feet.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Herzog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Herzog tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Pacquiao lands a big head kick that sends Herzog tumbling to the mat! Pacquiao takes a step backwards and waves Herzog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao connects with a leg kick. Herzog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herzog is breathing heavily.
Herzog walks straight into a right hand from Pacquiao - that's dropped him! Pacquiao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Herzog from any more punishment! Herzog complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Tiernan has chosen DESERT STORM by Tartanic as his entrance music. Cody Funke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Tiernan's chin.

Funke
vs
Tiernan

188 cm
33
184 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

180 cm
36
168 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan ducks under a wild hook from Funke.

Tiernan moves into range and clinches up with Funke.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funke backwards.
Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiernan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funke's elbow.
Tiernan lands an uppercut.
Tiernan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funke backwards.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Funke controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside.
Tiernan effectively controlling the action here.
Funke is trying to break the clinch but Tiernan is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiernan is leaning against Funke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
Funke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiernan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tiernan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiernan doesn't manage to clinch there - Funke circles away.
Funke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funke swings widly with a right hand
and Tiernan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Tiernan lands a big head kick that sends Funke tumbling to the mat! Tiernan takes a step backwards and waves Funke back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Funke is rocked!

It looks like Cody Funke has been cut.
Funke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiernan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funke scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Funke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiernan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Funke is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tiernan moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Funke! Tiernan continues to tee off on Funke, landing with a left and a right! Tiernan connects with a right hand that leaves Funke sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tiernan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Tiernan!
Our winner, Patrick Tiernan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dumile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dumile comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday. Steele has chosen My Time as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dumile
vs
Steele

210 cm
27
286 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

179 cm
32
175 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Dumile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumile tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Dumile manages to get to full guard.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile looking for a sweep. Not yet Dumile, not yet.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
Dumile wants to stand and escape but Steele is having none of it.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele throwing strikes but missing.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dumile's head.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dumile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steele slips nicely into half guard.

Steele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dumile could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steele has cracked it and Dumile is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Steele!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Steele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Astoria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Waltz from Les Sylphides. Shuai jiao has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Waldorf Astoria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Shuai jiao's chin.

Shuai jiao
vs
Astoria

200 cm
35
216 lbs
34 - 14 - 0

180 cm
33
174 lbs
36 - 16 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuai jiao misses with an uppercut
and Astoria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astoria throws a leg kick which misses Shuai jiao's front leg but catches the back leg as Shuai jiao tries to avoid it.
Astoria misses with the combination.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astoria throws out a powerful jab.
Shuai jiao is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Shuai jiao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shuai jiao jabs Astoria right on the nose. Astoria blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Astoria.
Astoria misses with a kick to the body.
Astoria cracks Shuai jiao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Astoria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astoria.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astoria thumps Shuai jiao with a low kick.
Shuai jiao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astoria tries a head kick but it misses.
Astoria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astoria scores with a leg kick.
Astoria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shuai jiao is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria motions for Shuai jiao to come forward. Astoria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shuai jiao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astoria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Astoria throws a head kick that half lands.
Astoria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai jiao.
Astoria tries to bum rush Shuai jiao with a series of wild strikes but Shuai jiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astoria connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Astoria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astoria pushes Shuai jiao away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Astoria.
Shuai jiao walks into a stiff left hand from Astoria.
Shuai jiao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Shuai jiao is rocked!
Shuai jiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Shuai jiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astoria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shuai jiao is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a head kick but Shuai jiao moves out of range.
Shuai jiao seems to have got his legs back now.
Astoria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Astoria - that will leave a mark!
Astoria looks to land a combination but Shuai jiao avoids it well.
A head kick from Astoria lands but Shuai jiao takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
Shuai jiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astoria.
Astoria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shuai jiao on the side of the head.
Shuai jiao blocks a low kick nicely.
Shuai jiao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shuai jiao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Astoria.
Astoria lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Astoria, as that shot connected.
Shuai jiao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Astoria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a big shot that misses.
Astoria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Astoria has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Astoria.
Shuai jiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Astoria has double underhooks.
Astoria struggles to land a body shot inside as Shuai jiao controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Astoria.
A head punch on the inside from Astoria fails to land.
Astoria lands a nice uppercut.
Astoria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shuai jiao avoids it.
Astoria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria looking to throw knees to the head but Shuai jiao is blocking nicely.
Shuai jiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astoria misses with a body punch.
Astoria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shuai jiao's face.
Shuai jiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Astoria scores with a shoulder strike.
Shuai jiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Shuai jiao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shuai jiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shuai jiao backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Astoria darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Shuai jiao's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Astoria before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waldorf Astoria!
A very excited looking Waldorf Astoria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.