SFC142: Renewal PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala comes into the arena with AC/DC - Hard as a Rock blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pohjanala
vs
Yakisoba

168 cm
38
157 lbs
28 - 26 - 0

175 cm
38
140 lbs
27 - 27 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yakisobas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pohjanala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakisoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yakisoba looks to land a right hand but Pohjanala moved out of range.
A jab from Pohjanala misses.
Yakisoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Pohjanala.
Yakisoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakisoba. Pohjanala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Pohjanala.
Yakisoba avoids the head kick by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakisoba works the jab nicely.
Pohjanala throws the left hand but Yakisoba avoids the punch easily.
Pohjanala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pohjanala with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala misses with an uppercut. Yakisoba saw that one coming.
Pohjanala moves away from the strike by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba misses with a few strikes there.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pohjanala throws a looping overhand right but Yakisoba ducks down to avoid it.
Masahura Yakisoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pohjanala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pohjanala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakisoba.
Pohjanala misses with a head kick.
Pohjanala closes the distance but Yakisoba moves to the side
and Yakisoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pohjanala throws a body punch but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Yakisoba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pohjanala counters with a stiff right hand.
Yakisoba throws a series of punches but Pohjanala avoids them all with ease.
Pohjanala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakisoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakisoba scores with a body shot.
Pohjanala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakisoba scores with a jab. Pohjanala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yakisoba throws a big shot that misses.
Yakisoba lands a jab to Pohjanala's midsection.
Pohjanala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pohjanala throws a looping overhand right but Yakisoba ducks down to avoid it.
Yakisoba tried to score with a low kick but Pohjanala checks it.
Yakisoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yakisoba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakisoba slaps away a takedown attempt from Pohjanala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pohjanala throws out a powerful jab.
Pohjanala looks to land a left hand but Yakisoba moved out of range nicely.
Pohjanala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakisoba swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pohjanala. Yakisoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pohjanala avoids the body shot from Yakisoba.
Pohjanala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakisoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Pohjanala.
Nice defenses there by Pohjanala.
Yakisoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Yakisoba throws an overhand right that lands on Pohjanala's shoulder, as Pohjanala tries to avoid the shot.
Yakisoba loads up on a big right hand but Pohjanala slips the punch.
Yakisoba misses with a straight left.
Yakisoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yakisoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakisoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakisoba lands a right hook to the body.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Yakisoba moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pohjanala swings for the body but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Pohjanala misses with an uppercut. Yakisoba saw that one coming.
Yakisoba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakisoba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakisoba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yakisoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pohjanala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pohjanala avoids the body shot from Yakisoba.
Pohjanala misses with a wild body shot.
Yakisoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pohjanala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yakisoba thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Pohjanala misses.
Pohjanala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pohjanala tries for a takedown but Yakisoba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pohjanala throws a lazy right hand but Yakisoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yakisoba misses with a straight left.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pohjanala.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Pohjanala is trying to get an arm triangle but Yakisoba is defending well.
Yakisoba is trying to control Pohjanala's posture but Pohjanala avoids it.

Pohjanala is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yakisoba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Pohjanala crashes against the mat.
Pohjanala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pohjanala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yakisoba has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pohjanala but great work by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba wants to stand but Pohjanala is controlling his arm.
Pohjanala is trying to improve his position.
Pohjanala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pohjanala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yakisoba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba wants to pass to mount but Pohjanala is defending the position.
Pohjanala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakisoba is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pohjanala manages to get to full guard.

Yakisoba stands up from Pohjanala's guard - Yakisoba perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba is looking to slow Pohjanala down with leg kicks.
Yakisoba looks to land a right hand but Pohjanala moved out of range.
Yakisoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pohjanala was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakisoba.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakisoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakisoba misses with a wild body shot.
Pohjanala blocks a jab.
Yakisoba defending well as Pohjanala loads up on a big left hand.
Pohjanala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pohjanala looks to land a left hand but Yakisoba moved out of range nicely.
Pohjanala throws a big shot that misses.
Yakisoba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yakisoba lands a nice shot that snaps Pohjanala's head back.
Yakisoba lands with a nice body punch.
Yakisoba ducks under a wild hook from Pohjanala.
Yakisoba misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Pohjanala.

Pohjanala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pohjanala showed some decent athleticism there.
Yakisoba is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pohjanala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yakisoba defends it well.

Pohjanala is working for a kimura here but Yakisoba manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pohjanala's guard.
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 Kustaa Pohjanala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yakisoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pohjanala.
Yakisoba throws a big shot that misses.
Pohjanala misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakisoba counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Pohjanala.

Pohjanala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakisoba just leaning against Pohjanala, taking a breather.
Yakisoba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yakisoba.
Yakisoba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pohjanala tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakisoba controls his hands.
Pohjanala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pohjanala looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Yakisoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pohjanala lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yakisoba.
Pohjanala looks to land a body kick but Yakisoba moved away.
Yakisoba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pohjanala counters with a left to the body.
Pohjanala shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakisoba tries to sprawl out of it but Pohjanala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakisoba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yakisoba staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pohjanala lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakisoba misses with an uppercut.
Yakisoba misses with a straight right.
Yakisoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pohjanala.
Pohjanala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakisoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Pohjanala should have avoided that one.
Pohjanala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yakisoba momentarily.
Yakisoba misses with a hook.
Pohjanala misses with a looping right.
Pohjanala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba tries to score with a low kick but Pohjanala moves his leg out of the way.
Yakisoba throws a lazy right hand but Pohjanala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakisoba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala avoids the head kick by Yakisoba.
Yakisoba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pohjanala counters with a lovely straight right hand!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yakisoba enables Pohjanala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yakisoba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

Yakisoba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pohjanala, up you get!
Pohjanala slips a jab from Yakisoba.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pohjanala.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up but Yakisoba circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yakisoba throws a hook but Pohjanala avoids it easily.
Yakisoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pohjanala counters with a nice body shot.
Yakisoba throws a body punch but Pohjanala moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yakisoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pohjanala thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakisoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Pohjanala or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakisoba which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kustaa Pohjanala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakisoba connects with a right hand. Pohjanala shakes it off.
Yakisoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pohjanala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pohjanala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yakisoba to score with a decent uppercut.
Pohjanala scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahura Yakisoba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cragen's choice of entrance music: Captain Cragen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Campbell
vs
Cragen

186 cm
34
192 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

182 cm
36
202 lbs
7 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cragen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Campbell tries to buck Cragen off but Cragen is having none of it.
Cragen tries to stand but Campbell is controlling his head.
Cragen gets to mount! Campbell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cragen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cragen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to hold on but Cragen pushes him away.
Campbell is trying desperately to improve position.
Campbell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cragen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.

Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Cragen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is not content to let Cragen control the position.
Campbell moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cragen's guard.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campbell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell cracks Cragen with a solid left hand.
Campbell postures up in Cragen's guard and throws a big left but Cragen blocks it.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Cragen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Cragen!
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cragen manages to get himself to full guard.
Cragen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell works over Cragen with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell postures up in Cragen's guard and throws a big left but Cragen blocks it.
Cragen controls Campbell momentarily but Campbell frees himself.
Cragen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to control but Cragen is working from the bottom.

Campbell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cragen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campbell has Cragen in his guard.
Campbell trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cragen stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Cragen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cragen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Campbell misses with a double jab.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cragen.
Cragen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
Cragen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selby Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cragen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cragen showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Cragen working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cragen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cragen working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Cragen has control of the leg.

Cragen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Cragen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campbell is not content to let Cragen control the position.
Campbell 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.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Cragen controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cragen preventing the sweep.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cragen's guard.
Cragen wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Cragen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell wants to control from the top but Cragen keeps moving.
Campbell works over Cragen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cragen is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Cragen has wrist control.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cragen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cragen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Cragen wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell slips nicely into half guard.

Cragen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Cragen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Campbell.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cragen is keeping the position for now.

Campbell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cragen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cragen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cragen!
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cragen dodges the punch combination from Campbell.

Cragen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Cragen is very close to passing his half guard.
Campbell tries to roll over but Cragen keeps him under control.
Campbell wants to control but Cragen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campbell holds on and takes a little breather.
Cragen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Selby Campbell.

Cragen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cragen being controlled here momentarily.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing Cragen from standing up.

Cragen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cragen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cragen stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cragen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campbell looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cragen being controlled here momentarily.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Campbell is adopting a defensive guard.

Selby Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell swinging wildly here.

Cragen gets the takedown into side control.
Campbell struggling a bit here.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
Selby Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control Cragen's posture but Cragen avoids it.
Campbell gets back to half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Cragen is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Cragen there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Don Cragen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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 Selby Campbell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selby Campbell!
After winning the bout, Selby Campbell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Demented
vs
Mason

170 cm
39
166 lbs
32 - 31 - 2

188 cm
33
185 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Demented!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented misses with a few strikes there.
Demented misses with a combination
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Damien Demented has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Demented misses.
Demented misses with a wild combination.
Demented throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Demented throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Demented misses with a few strikes there.
Demented falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demented misses with a two punch combination.
Demented throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Demented, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demented.

Mason drops Demented with a left and a right! Oh, Demented is hurt - Mason dives into side control looking to finish!

Demented is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demented knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Demented is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mason goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Demented has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mason but great work by Demented.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demented's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason gets full guard.
Demented seems to have got his legs back now.

Mason isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Demented stacks Mason on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Demented!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demented wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Demented has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch combination from Demented misses.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Demented stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mason is on him like rabid pit bull! Demented slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mason!
Alex Mason bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. Smithy has chosen Korn- Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. Crash Bandicoot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakobi Smithy's chin.

Bandicoot
vs
Smithy

172 cm
36
185 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

177 cm
34
166 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jakobi Smithy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smithy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.

Smithy gets caught napping as Bandicoot dives in and scores a takedown. Smithy manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smithy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bandicoot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smithy dives on top into guard.

Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smithy is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bandicoot has his foot on Smithy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithy works his way back into a safe position though.

Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smithy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smithy wanted to stand there but Bandicoot had control of the position.
Smithy chips away with some ground and pound.
Smithy content to stall in guard here.
Smithy wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.

Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smithy slips nicely into half guard.
Smithy sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jakobi Smithy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bandicoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smithy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandicoot's head.
Smithy scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smithy.
Bandicoot dives in and grabs Smithy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smithy pushes down on Bandicoot's head and hops out.
Smithy lands with a nice body kick.
Smithy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandicoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smithy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandicoots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smithy connects with a solid leg kick.
Bandicoot is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smithy as he connects with a hook.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Smithy digs a good body shot into Bandicoot's ribs.
Smithy jabs at Bandicoot's body.
Jakobi Smithy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy lands a nice shot that snaps Bandicoot's head back.
Smithy lands with a right hand.
Smithy thuds his shin into the meat of Bandicoot's side.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up
and Smithy counters with a stiff right hand.

Crash Bandicoot's cut is getting worse.
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smithy scores with a body shot.
Smithy connects with the punch.
Smithy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smithy can pounce on him.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Smithy lands a big right hand that sends Bandicoot crashing to the mat! Smithy stays standing though and waves Bandicoot back to his feet!

Bandicoot is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithy lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Bandicoot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithy cracks Bandicoot on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bandicoot falls backwards against the cage. Smithy follows up with more strikes that drop Bandicoot to his knees. Smithy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bandicoot! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakobi Smithy!
An out of breath Jakobi Smithy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder comes to the cage accompanied by People in Planes-Last Man Standing. Mcgee has chosen McGee as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pounder
vs
Mcgee

186 cm
37
222 lbs
30 - 19 - 0

187 cm
35
225 lbs
14 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgee dives in and grabs Pounder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pounder pushes down on Mcgee's head and hops out.

Mcgee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pounder's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Mcgee is working for a kimura but Pounder is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgee is keen to just control but Pounder is a slippery customer.
Pounder is trying to stand.
Mcgee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pounder is trying to stand up here but Mcgee is controlling him well.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mcgee is looking for submissions but instead, Pounder has regained full guard.

Mcgee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pounder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pounder has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder won't allow Mcgee to get back to his feet.

Mcgee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.

Pounder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jim Pounder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Pounder catches Mcgee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pounder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Pounder moves out of range.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Pounder moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgee wants to clinch up but Pounder keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee darts in trying to clinch
and Pounder counters with a series of strikes. Mcgee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pounder swivels and escapes.
Mcgee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcgee misses with a takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a stiff right hand.
Jim Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcgee.
Pounder swinging wildly here.

Mcgee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pounder's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee prevents Pounder from getting back to his feet.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Mcgee from controlling successfully.
Mcgee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Timothy Mcgee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pounder misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee counters with a two punch combo.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgee looks to land a combination. Pounder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pounder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by Pounder.
Pounder scores with a hook.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Pounder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pounder circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a takedown
enabling Pounder to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgee.
Pounder swinging wildly here.
Mcgee fails with the takedown.
Jim Pounder is winning the standup battle so far.
Pounder rushes Mcgee with punches - Mcgee moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Mcgee goes down! Pounder follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Pounder!
Our winner, Jim Pounder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Wait and Bleed by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Griffin
vs
Agalactaciae

195 cm
29
280 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

194 cm
37
270 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Agalactaciae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agalactaciae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Agalactaciae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agalactaciae looks to land a body kick but Griffin moved away.
Agalactaciae throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agalactaciae is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agalactaciae.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
A cross from Agalactaciae lands.
Agalactaciae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agalactaciae.
Strep Agalactaciae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agalactaciae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin misses the jab.
Agalactaciae missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agalactaciae on the side of the head.
Agalactaciae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Agalactaciae throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agalactaciae tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agalactaciae. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin moves out of range as Agalactaciae throws a body kick.
Agalactaciae misses with the combination.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Agalactaciae throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agalactaciae tries to score with a low kick but Griffin moves his leg out of the way.
Agalactaciae misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Agalactaciae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae misses with a kick to the body.
Agalactaciae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Agalactaciae just misses with a punch to the body.
Agalactaciae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Agalactaciae's leg. Agalactaciae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Agalactaciae looks winded!
Agalactaciae misses with a leg kick
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffin clobbers Agalactaciae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Agalactaciae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Agalactaciae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Griffin checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tried to score with a low kick but Agalactaciae checks it.
Agalactaciae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Agalactaciae.
Griffin motions for Agalactaciae to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin throws a jab when Agalactaciae was well out of range.
Agalactaciae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Agalactaciae misses.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Agalactaciae tries to move into range but Griffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agalactaciae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agalactaciae blocks a head kick by Griffin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agalactaciae checks a leg kick nicely.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Agalactaciae off balance momentarily.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Agalactaciae throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily.
Jab from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin throws a front kick that sends Agalactaciae stumbling back into the cage.
Agalactaciae throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Griffin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Agalactaciae. That did some damage!
Griffin checks a leg kick.
Griffin scores with a one two! Agalactaciae had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Strep Agalactaciae has been cut.
Agalactaciae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Agalactaciae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.
Agalactaciae throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agalactaciae throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Agalactaciae's knee momentarily.
Agalactaciae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Agalactaciae off balance momentarily.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Agalactaciae. Agalactaciae circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffin connects with a looping right hand.
Strep Agalactaciae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agalactaciae is breathing heavily.
Agalactaciae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Agalactaciae scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agalactaciae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
Agalactaciae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
Shane Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to bum rush Agalactaciae with a series of wild strikes but Agalactaciae uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agalactaciae is able to avoid easily.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Agalactaciae.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.

Agalactaciae is rocked!
Griffin lands with a right that hurts Agalactaciae. Agalactaciae looks to clinch but Griffin throws a short knee that drops Agalactaciae. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Shane Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shane Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinisalo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jos rakastat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sinisalo
vs
Tinsley

210 cm
29
288 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

194 cm
31
289 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Steel Penn's All 160

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taisto Sinisalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tinsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tinsley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sinisalo misses with a knee to the head.
Tinsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sinisalo prevents it.
Nice elbow from Sinisalo.

It looks like Jamal Tinsley has been cut.
Tinsley takes an elbow to the temple.
Tinsley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinisalo or not.
Sinisalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinisalo lands a knee to the head.
Sinisalo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Jamal Tinsley's cut even more.
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!

Tinsley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Sinisalo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tinsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinisalo sprawls well. Sinisalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tinsley gets slowly back to his feet.

Tinsley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Tinsley crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Tinsley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sinisalo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinisalo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sinisalo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tinsley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sinisalo stops Tinsley from passing to mount.
Sinisalo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tinsley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tinsley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tinsley is working Sinisalo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sinisalo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Tinsley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sinisalo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tinsley's guard! Nice work there by Sinisalo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinisalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tinsley is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to sweep here but Sinisalo controlling him for the moment.
Sinisalo wants to get up but he can't break Tinsley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Tinsley is working an open guard so Sinisalo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jamal Tinsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsley throws a body punch but Sinisalo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinisalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinisalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tinsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinisalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinisalo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tinsley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sinisalo wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinisalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tinsley.

Sinisalo kicks Tinsley off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinsley is defended easily by Sinisalo.
Taisto Sinisalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tinsley.

Sinisalo rushes Tinsley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tinsley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sinisalo to keep the fight standing.
Sinisalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tinsley's defenses.
Sinisalo looking to throw knees to the head but Tinsley is blocking nicely.
Tinsley is trying to pull guard but Sinisalo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tinsley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinisalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Sinisalo on the inside.
Sinisalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tinsley is trying to pull guard but Sinisalo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sinisalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tinsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinisalo.
Sinisalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tinsley circles away.
Sinisalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinisalo tries to clinch up but Tinsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a takedown but Sinisalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tinsley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tinsley closes the distance and clinches up with Sinisalo, looking for a takedown. Tinsley pushes Sinisalo against the cage but Sinisalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tinsley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sinisalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tinsley is in Sinisalo's guard.
Tinsley looks winded!

Sinisalo pushes Tinsley off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sinisalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sinisalo. That snapped Tinsley's head back.

The cut above Jamal Tinsley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tinsley takes a swing at Sinisalo's ribcage but misses.
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 Taisto Sinisalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamal Tinsley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tinsley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sinisalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sinisalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Tinsley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sinisalo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tinsley can't get the takedown.
Taisto Sinisalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Tinsley.
Sinisalo lands an elbow inside that Tinsley shrugs off.
Sinisalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tinsley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sinisalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sinisalo is pressed up against the cage. Tinsley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sinisalo down to the mat. Sinisalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tinsley closes the distance and clinches.
Sinisalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sinisalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sinisalo.
Sinisalo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tinsley is breathing heavily.
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!
Sinisalo landing knees to the head.
Tinsley takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamal Tinsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taisto Sinisalo!
Taisto Sinisalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER for their support in the buildup to the fight.