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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Palowakski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Down the House. Pudzianowski has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj Na Ring as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palowakski
vs
Pudzianowski

193 cm
38
126 lbs
16 - 20 - 0

186 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Palowakski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palowakski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palowakski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palowakski counters with a two punch combo.
Pudzianowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palowakski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pudzianowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pudzianowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.
Palowakski wants to clinch up but Pudzianowski keeps it at a distance.
Pudzianowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Palowakski shoots in but Pudzianowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palowakski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pudzianowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palowakski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pudzianowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Palowakski to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Palowakski moves into the clinch.

Pudzianowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pudzianowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Palowakski clobbers Pudzianowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pudzianowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Palowakski counters with a stiff right hand.
Palowakski scores with a jab to the body.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Palowakski.
Palowakski stalks Pudzianowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pudzianowski's face. Pudzianowski staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palowakski.
Decent striking displayed by Palowakski there.
Palowakski lands with an overhand left.
Palowakski throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.

Palowakski closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Palowakski is controlling him.
Palowakski wants a takedown.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Palowakski closes the distance and pushes Pudzianowski back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Palowakski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Palowakski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pudzianowski can't break the clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to force a seperation but Palowakski has the dominant position.
Pudzianowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palowakski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Palowakski misses with a punch to the body.
Palowakski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pudzianowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Palowakski fails to pull guard.
Pudzianowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski doesn't manage to clinch there - Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski throws a right and a left that Palowakski avoids nicely.
Pudzianowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palowakski swings for the body but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski misses with a few strikes there.
Pudzianowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palowakski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palowakski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palowakski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pudzianowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palowakski throws a sloppy head kick and Pudzianowski moves out of range easily.
Palowakski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pudzianowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Pudzianowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Palowakski avoids them all with ease.
Palowakski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pudzianowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palowakski darts in and clinches Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries to circle away but Palowakski has him pinned against the cage.
Palowakski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palowakski just leaning against Pudzianowski, taking a breather.
Palowakski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pudzianowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pudzianowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palowakski keeps control of Pudzianowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski swinging wildly here.
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 Fred Palowakski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Palowakski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The crowd cheers as Palowakski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pudzianowski doesn't seem phased though.
Pudzianowski thumps Palowakski with a low kick.
Fred Palowakski is winning the standup battle so far.
Palowakski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski looks for the body kick but Palowakski saw that one coming.
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Palowakski.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pudzianowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palowakski moves out of range of the body kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski with a jab.

Palowakski is rocked!
Pudzianowski throws a lazy body kick
and Palowakski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Palowakski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
No joy there for Pudzianowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palowakski seems to have got his legs back now.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palowakski.
Pudzianowski tries to land a front kick but Palowakski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palowakski jabs at Pudzianowski's body.

Palowakski closes the distance and pushes Pudzianowski back into the cage.
Palowakski trying to control the position but instead, Pudzianowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Palowakski into the cage.
Palowakski prevents Pudzianowski from breaking the clinch.

Pudzianowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Palowakski drives through and clinches with Pudzianowski against the cage.
Palowakski has Pudzianowski pressed against the cage, preventing Pudzianowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Pudzianowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pudzianowski needs to keep his hands up - Palowakski had a free shot at his head there.

Palowakski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pudzianowski sprawls well initially but Palowakski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palowakski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Palowakski is working for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palowakski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palowakski working Pudzianowski over with strikes.
Palowakski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Palowakski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palowakski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Palowakski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pudzianowski is refusing to be controlled, as Palowakski sits in half guard.
Palowakski is really struggling to control Pudzianowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski thows a huge punch but Pudzianowski dodges it nicely.
Palowakski trying to control from Pudzianowski's half guard. Pudzianowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Palowakski is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palowakski looking to sit in guard and control but Pudzianowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Palowakski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pudzianowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Palowakski avoids them all with ease.
Pudzianowski swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Pudzianowski.

Palowakski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Pudzianowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski is trying to force a seperation but Palowakski has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pudzianowski has had enough of the clinch but Palowakski keeps him there for the moment.
Pudzianowski is trying to push Palowakski away but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just out of range.
Pudzianowski misses with a wild combination.
Pudzianowski throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Palowakski.
Pudzianowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Palowakski back to the cage. Pudzianowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Palowakski with a hook.
Palowakski throws out a powerful jab.

Palowakski gets a clinch.
Palowakski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Palowakski jumps into guard, dragging Pudzianowski to the mat.

Palowakski is working an open guard so Pudzianowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Palowakski lands a jab to Pudzianowski's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Palowakski.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Palowakski moves into the clinch.
Palowakski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pudzianowski's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palowakski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palowakski thows a huge punch but Pudzianowski dodges it nicely.

Palowakski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palowakski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Palowakski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pudzianowski keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palowakski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palowakski working over Pudzianowski with some ground and pound. Pudzianowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Palowakski is trying to work for a kimura but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Palowakski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Palowakski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pudzianowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palowakski.
Palowakski content to control rather than advance.
Palowakski wants to take a breather but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pudzianowski actively working from the bottom here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Palowakski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve The Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammad Mo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mo
vs
The Cat

190 cm
25
247 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

210 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammad Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve The Cat!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo tries to clinch up but The Cat circles away and keeps his distance.
The Cat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Cat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mo moves to clinch but The Cat breaks away
and The Cat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Cat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steve The Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo tries to clinch but The Cat is having none of it.
The Cat motions for Mo to come forward. The Cat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mo tries to clinch up but The Cat circles away and keeps his distance.
The Cat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
The Cat is looking to slow Mo down with leg kicks.
The Cat throws a leg kick which misses Mo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mo tries to avoid it.
Mo tries to clinch
and The Cat counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Cat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cat shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohammad Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Cat.
The Cat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mo is breathing heavily.

The Cat closes the distance and clinches.

The Cat breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Cat, right into the meat.
The Cat shoots in looking for a takedown. Mo tries to sprawl out of it but The Cat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Cat tries a low kick but Mo avoids it.
The Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The Cat has Mo up against the cage in a clinch.

The Cat manages to break the clinch.
The Cat shoots for a double leg takedown but Mo sprawls well. He's pushed The Cat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Cat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mo as he jumps to the side.
Mo wants to clinch.
The Cat shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense.
Mo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Cat throws a leg kick but Mo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Cat tries to land a leg kick but Mo saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for The Cat with that takedown attempt.

The Cat has Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
The Cat tries for a takedown but Mo manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo scores with a knee to the head.
The Cat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mo is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Mo.
Mo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Cat looking to throw knees to the head but Mo is blocking nicely.

The Cat breaks from the clinch.
The Cat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Cat circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Cat has Mo up against the cage in a clinch.
The Cat is looking for a takedown.

The Cat breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cat shoots in for a takedown but Mo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The Cat has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Cat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mo scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Steve The Cat has been cut.
Mo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mo stalls.
The Cat is trying to break the clinch but Mo is controlling him.
The Cat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo wants to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Cat is trying to break the clinch but Mo has him pressed against the cage.
Mo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Cat's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve The Cat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve The Cat's cut.
That's time! Mo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Cat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

The Cat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Cat 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.
Mo moves to clinch but The Cat breaks away
and The Cat counters with a slapping leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Cat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Cat is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mo.

The Cat breaks from the clinch.

Mo gets tackled into the cage by The Cat. The Cat maintains the clinch.
Mo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Cat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Cat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mo tries to land knees in the clinch but The Cat avoids the damage to the body.
Mo looking to throw knees to the head but The Cat is blocking nicely.
The Cat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mo is looking to control The Cat's arms but The Cat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mo has his back to the cage.
Mo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Cat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steve The Cat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Cat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohammad Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Cat.
The Cat is working for takedown but Mo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mo stalling.
Mo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Cat's defenses.
The Cat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Cat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Cat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mo looking to stall.
The Cat wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Cat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mo prevents The Cat from breaking the clinch.
The Cat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Cat is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Cat can't break the clinch.
Mo is trying to maintain a safe position but The Cat gets an underhook and turns Mo into the cage.
Mo working The Cat over with knees to the body.
Mo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

The Cat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mo closes the distance but The Cat moves to the side
and The Cat counters with a head kick. That will keep Mo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Cat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mo blocks a low kick nicely.
The Cat tries to land a front kick but Mo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mo wants to clinch but The Cat slips to the side
and The Cat counters with an inside leg kick.
The Cat thows a body shot but no joy.

Mo darts in and clinches The Cat up against the cage.
Mo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

The Cat breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mo tries to clinch up.
The Cat looks to land a combination but Mo avoids it well.
Mo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mohammad Mo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - The Cat circles away.
The Cat misses with a leg kick.
Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - The Cat circles away.

The Cat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mo, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mo managing to block the knees to the body from The Cat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mo landing knees to the head.
Mo gets underhooks to prevent The Cat's takedown attempt.
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 Mohammad Mo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve The Cat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mo doesn't manage to clinch there - The Cat circles away.
Mo is looking to clinch.
The Cat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

The Cat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Cat wants a takedown but no success here.
The Cat is trying to break free.
Mo lands an elbow inside that The Cat shrugs off.
The Cat has had enough of the clinch but Mo keeps him there for the moment.
The Cat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mo prevents it.
Mo connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Cat's face.
The Cat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Cat tries for a takedown but Mo manages to get underhooks.
Mohammad Mo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve The Cat.
Mo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Cat.
The Cat takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Steve The Cat's cut even more.
Mo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Cat breaks from the clinch.
Mo avoids a kick to the body.

The Cat moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Mo gets a clinch.
Mo stalling.
Mo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Cat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Cat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Cat takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Cat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mo tries to stall but The Cat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Cat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mo gets underhooks to prevent The Cat's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mo lands an elbow just above The Cat 's eye.
Mo controlling the action here for a moment.
The Cat tries to score a body lock takedown but Mo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Cat takes an elbow to the temple.
The Cat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

The Cat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mo tries to clinch but The Cat is having none of it.
The Cat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mo was well out of range. Poor timing from The Cat.
Mo tries to clinch there but The Cat circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cat has a takedown stuffed.
Mo slips a jab from The Cat.
The Cat throws a head kick but Mo moves out of range.
Mo wants to clinch.
Mo tries to clinch up.
Mo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mo tries to clinch but The Cat moves out of range.
Mo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Cat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mo closes the distance but The Cat moves to the side
and The Cat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cat throws a head kick that misses.

Mo instigates a clinch.
The Cat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mo has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mo.

The cut above Steve The Cat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Cat tries to circle away but Mo has him pinned against the cage.
The Cat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

The Cat breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Cat.
Mo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mo closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Cat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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 Mohammad Mo.
I think Mo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Mo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hershey Kiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Perseus
vs
Kiss

195 cm
32
278 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noctis Perseus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershey Kiss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perseus avoids the head kick by Kiss.
Kiss misses with a hook
and Perseus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perseus is defended easily by Kiss.
Perseus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perseus checks the leg kick.
Perseus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiss throws a lazy uppercut

and Perseus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perseus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perseus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiss is keeping the position for now.
Perseus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiss's guard.
Perseus stops Kiss from getting back to his feet.

Perseus 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.
Kiss tries to roll over but Perseus keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss wants to control but Perseus is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kiss is defending against the submission attempts here by Perseus.

Perseus seems to be working for a kimura but Kiss defends the submission attempt.
Perseus is thwarting Kiss's attempts to control the position.
Kiss is looking to improve his position.

Perseus is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perseus works his foot free and advances to mount.

Perseus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kiss is looking to get to half guard.

Perseus looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiss is having none of it.

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

Perseus looking for a guillotine from mount but Kiss is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss working to try and regain half guard.

Perseus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kiss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kiss 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.
Kiss wants to get back to full guard.
Kiss moves into full guard.

Perseus has gone for a leg lock! Kiss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perseus's guard.

Kiss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perseus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kiss has managed to get both his arms back between Perseus's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perseus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss wants to get up but he can't break Perseus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kiss stands up from Perseus's guard - Kiss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Perseus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perseus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss throws a leg kick which misses Perseus's front leg but catches the back leg as Perseus tries to avoid it.
Perseus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Perseus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hershey Kiss will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice defenses there by Perseus.
Perseus fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Kiss misses.
Kiss throws a sloppy head kick and Perseus moves out of range easily.
Kiss throws an overhand right that lands on Perseus's shoulder, as Perseus tries to avoid the shot.
Perseus tries for a takedown but Kiss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noctis Perseus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiss throws out a leg kick but Perseus moves out of range and Kiss only half commits.
Kiss misses with a looping right.
Kiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hershey Kiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perseus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiss.
Kiss tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perseus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiss swinging wildly here.
Perseus ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Kiss delivers a nice body kick.
Perseus looks for a takedown but Kiss sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noctis Perseus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiss swinging wildly here.
Kiss throws a big shot that misses.
Kiss throws the kick towards the body but Perseus avoids it.
Kiss misses with a body shot
and Perseus counters with a series of strikes. Kiss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Perseus gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiss keeping hold of Perseus's head, controlling as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiss trying to control from the bottom.
Kiss wants to improve his position but Perseus is controlling well.
Perseus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perseus prevents Kiss from improving his position.

Perseus is trying to work for a kimura but Kiss is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseus trying to mount his opponent but Kiss defends it.
Kiss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perseus is working away from the top position though.

Perseus seems to be looking for submissions.
Perseus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kiss pushes Perseus off and gets back to his feet.
Kiss misses with a head kick.
Perseus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perseus blocks a head kick by Kiss.
Kiss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiss circles away.

Perseus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Perseus wants to pass to mount but Kiss is defending the position.
Noctis Perseus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Perseus is trying to work for a kimura but Kiss is defending well.
Kiss is looking to improve his position.
Kiss moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perseus is fighting to break Kiss's control of his arms but Kiss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Perseus is looking to pass into half guard but Kiss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kiss is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiss throws a head kick that misses.
Perseus dives in and grabs Kiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiss pushes down on Perseus's head and hops out.
Kiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiss throws a sloppy head kick and Perseus moves out of range easily.
Kiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Perseus checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kiss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perseus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiss misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Perseus counters with a shoot takedown. Kiss fights it but they end up in guard.

Perseus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Perseus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kiss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Perseus, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Perseus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kiss tries to stand but Perseus is controlling from the bottom.

Perseus is working an open guard so Kiss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Perseus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noctis Perseus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiss misses with a double jab

and Perseus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kiss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss is looking to regain half guard here but Perseus keeps moving and retains side control.

Perseus is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiss is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Perseus tries for a kimura but Kiss is defending well.

Perseus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kiss throws Perseus to one side and escapes!
Perseus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Noctis Perseus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiss slaps away a takedown attempt from Perseus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss misses with the combination.
Kiss thumps Perseus with a low kick.
Perseus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiss misses with a straight left.
Perseus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Noctis Perseus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kiss. Beautiful body shot.
Kiss throws a body punch but Perseus moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss throws a head kick but Perseus moves out of range.
Kiss scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kiss as Perseus shoots in.
Kiss throws a sloppy head kick and Perseus moves out of range easily.
Kiss lands a jab to Perseus's midsection.
Perseus fails to land the takedown.
Hershey Kiss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiss with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perseus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hershey Kiss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perseus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hershey Kiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kiss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hershey Kiss!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Djeiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Africanus
vs
Djeiba

199 cm
22
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
31
264 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Djeiba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djeiba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Djeiba looks to land a right hand but Africanus moved out of range.
Africanus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Africanus misses with a low kick as Djeiba jumps back.
Africanus misses with a leg kick.
Djeiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djeiba jabs Africanus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Djeiba looks to throw the jab but Africanus is out of range.
Africanus throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Africanus throws a body kick that misses.
Africanus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djeiba throws the kick towards the body but Africanus avoids it.
Africanus throws a leg kick but Djeiba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Djeiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djeiba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Djeiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djeiba connects with the punch.
Africanus pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a leg kick.
Africanus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Djeiba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Africanus.
Africanus throws a front kick that sends Djeiba stumbling back into the cage.
Africanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Djeiba checks a leg kick.
Djeiba tries to work over Africanus's front leg with a kick but Africanus checks it.
A good leg kick by Africanus.
Africanus connects with a leg kick. Djeiba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Africanus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Africanus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Djeiba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Africanus.
Africanus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djeiba looks winded!
Djeiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Djeiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Djeiba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Africanus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Djeiba.
Djeiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Africanus.
Africanus catches Djeiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djeiba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Africanus can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Africanus.
Africanus throws a head kick that Djeiba semi-blocks.
Africanus is looking to slow Djeiba down with leg kicks.
Africanus scores with a leg kick.
Africanus scoring well with a low kick there.
Africanus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Djeiba takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Djeiba is rocked!
Africanus lands a right hook to the body.
Djeiba is still on wobbly legs! Can Africanus finish him?
Africanus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Djeiba seems to have recovered his senses.
Africanus scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Africanus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Africanus.
Africanus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Africanus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djeiba's sensitive parts.
Africanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djeiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Africanus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Africanus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Africanus connects with an inside leg kick.
Djeiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Africanus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Djeiba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Africanus.
Djeiba slips a straight right by Africanus.
Africanus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Djeiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus cracks the inside of Djeiba's front leg.
Africanus works over Djeiba's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by Africanus.
Africanus feints and then cracks Djeiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Djeiba down.
Africanus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Africanus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Djeiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Africanus is looking to slow Djeiba down with leg kicks.
Africanus thumps Djeiba with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Africanus, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Africanus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Africanus throws a leg kick which misses Djeiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Djeiba tries to avoid it.
Africanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Africanus throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that round.
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.

Africanus misses with a head kick.
Djeiba misses with a wild body shot.
Africanus tries a head kick but it misses.
Scipio Africanus is winning the standup battle so far.
Djeiba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Africanus is looking to wear down Djeiba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Djeiba throws a body punch but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Djeiba misses with a few strikes there.
Africanus swings for the body but Djeiba moves out of range.
Djeiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Africanus swings for the body but Djeiba moves out of range.
Djeiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Africanus. Africanus obviously looking to wear him down.
Africanus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djeiba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Africanus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djeiba can do to turn this around?
Djeiba is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Africanus connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Africanus.
Djeiba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djeiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Africanus throws a looping overhand right but Djeiba ducks down to avoid it.
Africanus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Africanus pushes Djeiba away with a front kick.
Africanus feints and then cracks Djeiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Djeiba down.
Africanus scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Africanus - that will leave a mark!
Africanus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Africanus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Djeiba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Africanus.
Africanus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Africanus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Africanus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Africanus looks to score with a jab to the body but Djeiba is just out of range.
Africanus tries to bum rush Djeiba with a series of wild strikes but Djeiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Africanus.
Djeiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Djeiba misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Djeiba. Africanus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Africanus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djeiba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Africanus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Africanus. That's going to slow Djeiba down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Africanus.
Africanus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Africanus is looking to slow Djeiba down with leg kicks.
Africanus connects with a solid leg kick.
Africanus cracks the inside of Djeiba's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Africanus.
Africanus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Africanus lands with a slapping head kick.
Africanus pushes Djeiba away with a front kick.
Africanus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Africanus connects with a single shot there.
Djeiba 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!
Africanus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Africanus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Africanus keeps Djeiba at a distance using the push kick.
Africanus thumps Djeiba with a low kick.
Africanus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Africanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Africanus throws a head kick that Djeiba semi-blocks.
Africanus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus scores with a leg kick.
Djeiba 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.
Africanus is looking to score with low kicks.
Djeiba avoids the head kick by Africanus.
Africanus throws out a loose jab but Djeiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Africanus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Djeiba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Africanus.
Djeiba tries to clinch up
and Africanus counters with a low kick, right behind Djeiba 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djeiba lands a head kick!
Africanus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that second round.
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!

Africanus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Africanus.
Djeiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Africanus is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Djeiba as he checks the leg kick.
Africanus scores with a nice body kick.
Djeiba delivers a nice body kick.
Djeiba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Djeiba, right into the meat.
Djeiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Africanus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Djeiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Africanus lands with a straight right. Djeiba didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Africanus lands but Djeiba takes it in his stride.
Djeiba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Djeiba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Africanus misses.
Djeiba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Africanus on the side of the head.
Djeiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Africanus is able to avoid easily.
Djeiba throws a right hand that Africanus ducks under and follows up with a left that Africanus also avoids with ease.
Africanus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Africanus tries a low kick but Djeiba avoids it.
Africanus throws a sloppy head kick and Djeiba moves out of range easily.
Djeiba blocks the body kick.
Djeiba throws a head kick but Africanus moves out of range.
Djeiba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Djeiba connects with the punch.
Djeiba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Africanus can pounce on him.
Africanus tries a head kick but it misses.
Djeiba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Africanus moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Africanus. That's going to slow Djeiba down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Africanus misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Africanus.
Africanus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Africanus works Djeiba's body with a nice hook.
Djeiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Africanus 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.
Djeiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Africanus.
Djeiba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Africanus.
Djeiba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Africanus connects with a looping right hand.
Africanus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djeiba's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Africanus.
Africanus is looking to chop away at Djeiba's legs.
Africanus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bud Djeiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africanus slips a jab from Djeiba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Africanus.
Africanus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Djeiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Africanus is just out of range.
Djeiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Djeiba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Africanus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Africanus.
Djeiba misses with a body kick.
Africanus avoids the head kick by Djeiba.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Africanus - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africanus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Djeiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Africanus throws a head kick that Djeiba semi-blocks.
Djeiba 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.
Djeiba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Africanus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Africanus.
Africanus lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Africanus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Africanus.
Scipio Africanus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Africanus lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Africanus.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scipio Africanus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kzarik Nahrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bla has chosen I'm gonna live forever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nahrul
vs
Bla

195 cm
32
280 lbs
27 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
264 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kzarik Nahrul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bla Bla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahrul tries to clinch up but Bla circles away and keeps his distance.
Bla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nahrul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nahrul tries to avoid it but Bla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nahrul to the ground. Nahrul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bla with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bla misses with a takedown attempt - Nahrul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kzarik Nahrul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bla Bla.
Bla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nahrul counters with a left to the body.
Bla looks winded!

Bla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bla showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bla prevents Nahrul from improving his position.
Bla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nahrul tries to hold on but Bla postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bla thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bla lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nahrul holds on to Bla as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Bla prevents Nahrul from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahrul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bla trying to mount his opponent but Nahrul defends it.
Nahrul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bla throwing shots but Nahrul is blocking nicely.
Bla throwing shots but Nahrul is blocking nicely.
Bla slips a nice elbow through Nahrul's hands, connecting with Nahrul's forehead.
Bla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Bla thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bla is thwarting Nahrul's attempts to control the position.
Bla prevents Nahrul from improving his position.
Nahrul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bla on the ground.
Bla working over Nahrul with some ground and pound. Nahrul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nahrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bla.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nahrul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahrul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bla manages to get himself to full guard.
Bla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nahrul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bla is keeping the position for now.
Bla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahrul is one step ahead there.

Bla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nahrul defends well.

Bla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahrul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bla wants to sweep but no luck.
Bla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bla wants to sweep here but Nahrul controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bla keeping moving, preventing Nahrul from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bla Bla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bla 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bla Bla!
Bla Bla is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Loria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loria comes to the cage accompanied by Folkstone - Nebbie. George Maples has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simone Loria's chin.

Loria
vs
Maples

198 cm
26
263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simone Loria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Maples!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Loria scores with a four punch combination!
Loria jabs Maples to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maples tries to clinch but Loria moves out of range.
Maples tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maples takes a swing at Loria's ribcage but misses.
Loria connects with a crisp jab.
Loria ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maples takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maples looks winded!
Maples takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loria throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Loria is looking to chop away at Maples's legs.
Loria connects with a superb combination that knocks Maples out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Loria before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Maples!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simone Loria!
A relieved looking Simone Loria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quantrelle Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jackson
vs
Huerta

185 cm
27
245 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

195 cm
37
270 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quantrelle Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Huerta.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Huerta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huerta.
Huerta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huerta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Huerta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huerta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Huerta is avoiding it.
Huerta misses with a head kick.
Huerta throws a head kick that misses.
Huerta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huerta is out of range.
Huerta throws a head kick that misses.
Huerta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Huerta.

Huerta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huerta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huerta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands a high kick!

It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huerta.
Huerta tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Huerta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huerta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Huerta works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Huerta.
Huerta tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Huerta throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Huerta wants to clinch.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Quantrelle Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Huerta's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson checks a leg kick.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Huerta has the dominant position.

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

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage as Huerta throws knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huerta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Huerta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huerta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huerta gets a clinch.
Huerta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huerta.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

Huerta takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson 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.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Huerta lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Huerta trying to land knees to the body.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Huerta misses with a punch to the body.
Huerta misses with a knee strike.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huerta avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huerta throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick

and Huerta moves into the clinch.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Huerta has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Huerta fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huerta tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Huerta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Huerta does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Huerta.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huerta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huerta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson thows a body kick. Huerta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick by Huerta misses

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Huerta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Huerta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Huerta looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Huerta tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Huerta back against the cage.
Huerta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Huerta is controlling the position.
Huerta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Huerta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huerta is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Huerta tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Huerta moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Huerta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huerta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huerta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Huerta throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Max Huerta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Huerta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Huerta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Huerta closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Huerta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huerta misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Huerta saw that one coming.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huerta closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.

Huerta has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Huerta keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huerta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huerta tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Huerta misses with a knee strike.
Huerta misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Huerta misses with a punch to the body.
Huerta misses with the head strike.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Huerta has the dominant position.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Huerta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huerta.

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 Quantrelle Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quantrelle Jackson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Quantrelle Jackson made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics ($6 shirts!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingo Pavlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pavlik
vs
Hester

209 cm
29
269 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

194 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavlik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hester shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hester is stalling here. Pavlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hester seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pavlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hester can do anything to dispel that myth.

Pavlik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hester to his feet.
Hester is looking to clinch but Pavlik is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester wants to clinch
and Pavlik counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hester off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pavlik follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hester was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ingo Pavlik!
A very excited looking Ingo Pavlik 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tuning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Funaki
vs
Tuning

183 cm
19
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
235 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sparta Fightware

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakatsu Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tuning!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuning throws a shot to the body.
Funaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuning tries to sprawl out of it but Funaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuning manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funaki dives in and grabs Tuning's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuning pushes down on Funaki's head and hops out.
Tuning connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Funaki tumbling to the canvas! Tuning pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Funaki was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tauno Tuning!
Tauno Tuning decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjork Lensner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Lancaster Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sail by AWOLNATION. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Lensner
vs
Lancaster Jr

191 cm
24
266 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjork Lensner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clifford Lancaster Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lensner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lensner tries to clinch but Lancaster Jr moves out of range.
Lancaster Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lensner moves into the clinch.
Lancaster Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lensner controls the action.
Lancaster Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Lensner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster Jr's defenses.

It looks like Clifford Lancaster Jr has been cut.
Lancaster Jr wants to break free but Lensner has control.
Lancaster Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Lancaster Jr wants to break free but Lensner has control.
Lancaster Jr misses with a body punch.
Lancaster Jr is trying to push Lensner away but Lensner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lensner lands a damaging elbow.
Lancaster Jr avoids the elbow strike from Lensner, against the cage.
Lancaster Jr tries to circle away but Lensner has him pinned against the cage.
Lensner blocking some punches.
Lancaster Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Lancaster Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Lensner has double underhooks.
Lancaster Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lensner controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lensner pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lensner scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lensner.

That has opened up Clifford Lancaster Jr's cut even more.
Lensner lands an elbow just above Lancaster Jr 's eye.
Lancaster Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster Jr tries to break the clinch but Lensner is controlling the position.
Lancaster Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Lancaster Jr avoiding damage as Lensner throws knees to the body.
Lensner lands a big knee! That's hurt Lancaster Jr! Oh, he's all over the place! Lensner lands another knee that sends Lancaster Jr to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjork Lensner!
A victorious Bjork Lensner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.