VIP 27: O'Connor vs. Goatboy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafer comes to the cage accompanied by Big Shit Poppin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Shafer
vs
Laurenz Dacoycoy

170 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Shafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacoycoy fails with the takedown
and Shafer counters with a two punch combo.
Shafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dacoycoys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dacoycoy tries for a takedown but Shafer circles away easily
and Shafer counters with a series of strikes. Dacoycoy will be more careful next time no doubt.

Dacoycoy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacoycoy with a poor takedown
and Shafer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dacoycoy thinking.
Alex Shafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demver Laurenz Dacoycoy.
Dacoycoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shafer counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dacoycoy badly! He tries to strike back but Shafer puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dacoycoy out cold! Oh man, Dacoycoy will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Shafer!
After the big win, Alex Shafer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tidal Wave Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Misitana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Misitana
vs
Man

175 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

GETSWOLE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Misitana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Money Man!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a combination that misses
and Misitana counters with a right hand to the body.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Misitana lands a jab to the nose.
Misitana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.

Man gets a double leg takedown into Misitana's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Man is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Man advances position into side control!
Misitana tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Man is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Misitana right now.
What can Misitana do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Misitana tries to roll but Man sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Man.
Misitana trying to control but not successfully.
Man really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Misitana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misitana is trapped and Man is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Misitana is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Man.
It looks like Man might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Misitana.
Misitana covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Man biding his time, looking for the opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Misitana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Misitana tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Misitana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Misitana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Misitana throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a series of punches but Misitana moves out of range.

Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Misitana defends it well.
Misitana tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Misitana trying to control but Man postures up.
Man throwing shots but Misitana is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Misitana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Money Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Misitana tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misitana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Misitana fails in his attempt to clinch.

Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Misitana trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Misitana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Misitana's waist but Misitana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man swinging wildly here.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Misitana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misitana lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Misitana swinging wildly here.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Misitana's waist but Misitana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Gabriel Misitana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Man.
Misitana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misitana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Misitana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Misitana.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Misitana is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misitana wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.

Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man working the ground and pound but Misitana is defending the strikes.
Man happy to just control the position for now.
Misitana is looking for a sweep.

Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man working the ground and pound.
Gabriel Misitana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man takes a little break here. Misitana wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misitana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Man is controlling him well.
Misitana is letting Man control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Misitana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Man drives through with a takedown into guard.
Money Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Money Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money Man!

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Lance is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Lance

182 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Lance!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a combination
and Lance counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Lance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lance comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lance jabs at Jones's body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lance throws a good cross that connects.
Lance drops Jones with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jones! Lance dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lance!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Knytmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nik Knytmare is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sullivan
vs
Knytmare

170 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nik Knytmare!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knytmare throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Knytmare lands a jab.
Knytmare shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knytmare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knytmare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knytmare!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knytmare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Knytmare looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knytmare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Sullivan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knytmare keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knytmare controlling the position well.
Knytmare looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knytmare is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knytmare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knytmare is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knytmare throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sullivan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knytmare on his heels. He'll look to pass Knytmare's guard now, I'm sure.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Knytmare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan passes into half guard.
Knytmare is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Knytmare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knytmare is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knytmare wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Knytmare is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan wants to get up but he can't break Knytmare's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knytmare is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sullivan chips away with some ground and pound.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Knytmare keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knytmare 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.

Knytmare has an active guard here but Sullivan has managed to pass into half guard.

Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knytmare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.

Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Knytmare is defending well.
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 Tim Sullivan 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.

Knytmare swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Knytmare misses.
Sullivan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knytmare looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knytmare misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tim Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Knytmare has Sullivan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Knytmare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sullivan tumbling to the mat - Knytmare dives into Sullivan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Knytmare pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knytmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Knytmare drops back looking for a leg! Sullivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sullivan manages to kick Knytmare off! Knytmare jumps back into Sullivan's guard.
Knytmare is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knytmare wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knytmare must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knytmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Knytmare postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knytmare stops Sullivan from standing up.
Knytmare trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knytmare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nik Knytmare.
Knytmare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Knytmare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knytmare throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knytmare is in Sullivan's guard.
Knytmare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan is trying to keep Knytmare in close.
Knytmare tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Sullivan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knytmare wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Knytmare shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Knytmare.
Knytmare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Knytmare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knytmare showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knytmare winds up and cracks Sullivan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knytmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Knytmare slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knytmare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Knytmare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Knytmare.
Knytmare lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knytmare throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Nik Knytmare seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Knytmare.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Knytmare stands up.
Knytmare moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Knytmare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knytmare showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Knytmare there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knytmare seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knytmare is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knytmare works his way into full mount!
Knytmare scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sullivan?
Knytmare with a couple of short strikes.

Sullivan is rocked!
Knytmare lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knytmare postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sullivan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sullivan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nik Knytmare!
An out of breath Nik Knytmare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nelson's choice of entrance music: Simple Man. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shields
vs
Nelson

196 cm
26
242 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.

Shields has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shields stalling the fight.
Nelson jumps guard but Shields turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shields tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Shields scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Shields lands with a short shot to the head.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shields wants to clinch.
Nelson throws a hook but Shields blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Shields wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shields as he jumps to the side.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.

Shields darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Shields is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shields down to the mat. Shields avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyrone Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson looking to stall.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Nelson.
Shields pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shields - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shields content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks.
Nelson looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Shields improves position.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Shields content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that 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 Tyrone Shields will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shields closes the distance and clinches.
Shields has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Shields content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Shields lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoiding damage.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shields's efforts to push away.
Shields is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyrone Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Come on Shields - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Shields dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
Shields has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Shields ducks down to avoid it.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Shields controls the action.
Shields stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Shields - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Shields avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shields gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Shields has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks.
Shields wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Shields keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Shields stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson taking a breather.
Shields is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to push Shields away but Shields has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Stalling in the clinch from Shields.
Nelson trying to stall but Shields improves his position.
Nelson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Shields has denied him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Nelson.
I think Nelson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors KO Kings Cloth And Laundry also ProGear MMA Apparl Im only going to get better and better just give me the belt and save yourself the beating!!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Jeyaratnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmus Jeyaratnam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jeyaratnam
vs
Lee

183 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rasmus Jeyaratnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Nice defenses there by Jeyaratnam.
Lee misses with a hook. Jeyaratnam ducked under it nicely.
Lee scores with a jab.
Jeyaratnam looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Jeyaratnam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee swings for the body but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook but Jeyaratnam blocks it.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a jab when Jeyaratnam was well out of range.
Jeyaratnam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeyaratnam.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Jeyaratnam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeyaratnam takes one on the button.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeyaratnam was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a jab. Jeyaratnam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeyaratnam is just out of range.
Lee cracks Jeyaratnam with a good jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jeyaratnam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeyaratnam.
Lee slips under a jab from Jeyaratnam.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeyaratnam moves away.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeyaratnam is just out of range.
Jeyaratnam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Jeyaratnam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jeyaratnam.
Lee lands a nice hook to Jeyaratnam's body. Jeyaratnam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee misses the jab.
Jeyaratnam walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Jeyaratnam's head but Jeyaratnam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Lee misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jeyaratnam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeyaratnam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeyaratnam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeyaratnam moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Jeyaratnam moves away and avoids it.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeyaratnam is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jeyaratnam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Justin Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a body punch but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Jeyaratnam.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jeyaratnam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeyaratnam wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Jeyaratnam ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Justin Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeyaratnam moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Jeyaratnam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Jeyaratnam's head but Jeyaratnam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeyaratnam.
Lee misses with the combination.
Jeyaratnam blocks a jab.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee takes a swing at Jeyaratnam's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeyaratnam was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Jeyaratnam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jeyaratnam scrambles back to his feet.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Justin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeyaratnam walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee jabs at Jeyaratnam's body.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeyaratnam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Jeyaratnam moves away from the strike by Lee.
Jeyaratnam slips a straight right by Lee.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jeyaratnam might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jeyaratnam is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Jeyaratnam backs away looking to recover.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Jeyaratnam is out of range.
Jeyaratnam defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeyaratnam moves away.
Lee swings for the body but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Donk. Lee catches Jeyaratnam right on the button with a cross.
Lee throws a jab when Jeyaratnam was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a series of punches but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeyaratnam slips under a jab.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeyaratnam moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee stalks Jeyaratnam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeyaratnam's face. Jeyaratnam staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee stuns Jeyaratnam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee throws a hook but Jeyaratnam avoids it easily.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeyaratnam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Jeyaratnam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeyaratnam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Jeyaratnam.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeyaratnam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeyaratnam is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jeyaratnam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeyaratnam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Jeyaratnam saw that one coming.
Lee misses the jab.
Jeyaratnam throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Jeyaratnam moved out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee tries to bum rush Jeyaratnam with a series of wild strikes but Jeyaratnam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeyaratnam slips a straight right by Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeyaratnam slips a straight right by Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Jeyaratnam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeyaratnam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Jeyaratnam saw that one coming.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee slips a straight right by Jeyaratnam.
Lee throws a body punch but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Jeyaratnam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeyaratnam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeyaratnam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeyaratnam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee throws a hook but Jeyaratnam avoids it easily.
Lee takes a swing at Jeyaratnam's ribcage but misses.
Jeyaratnam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Jeyaratnam moved out of range.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeyaratnam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jeyaratnam avoids them all with ease.
Jeyaratnam slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee connects with a right hand. Jeyaratnam shakes it off.
Jeyaratnam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeyaratnam ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Jeyaratnam blocks a jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jeyaratnam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a hook but Jeyaratnam avoids it easily.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeyaratnam.
Lee swings for the body but Jeyaratnam moves out of range.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeyaratnam manages to avoid it.
Lee tries to bum rush Jeyaratnam with a series of wild strikes but Jeyaratnam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeyaratnam slips a straight right by Lee.
Jeyaratnam throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Jeyaratnam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeyaratnam.
Jeyaratnam throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Jeyaratnam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeyaratnam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Rasmus Jeyaratnam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hollander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lim Yo Hwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lim Yo Hwan enters the cage!

Hollander
vs
Yo Hwan

196 cm
26
258 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

ProGear MMA Apparel (95% Laundry)

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Hollander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lim Yo Hwan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yo Hwan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollander shoots in for a takedown but Yo Hwan shows good takedown defense.
Hollander avoids a kick to the body.
Yo Hwan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yo Hwan throws a leg kick but Hollander sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hollander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yo Hwan.
Hollander is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollander checks the leg kick.
Yo Hwan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yo Hwan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yo Hwan throws a quick head kick that knocks Hollander silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Yo Hwan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lim Yo Hwan!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Pochinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes into the arena with Black Belt Jones - Dennis Coffey blaring out of the sound system. Zander Pochinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kelly
vs
Pochinski

186 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
26
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zander Pochinski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Pochinski.
Pochinski lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Pochinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pochinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pochinski takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.

Kelly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pochinski did well to prevent Kelly getting side control.
Kelly working Pochinski over with strikes.
Pochinski wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
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!
Kelly thows a huge punch but Pochinski dodges it nicely.
Pochinski is controlling Kelly's trapped leg to prevent Kelly from advancing to side control.
Kelly is thwarting Pochinski's attempts to control the position.
Pochinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pochinski tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pochinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!
Kelly rolls, trying to escape but Pochinski keeps control of the position.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Pochinski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pochinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pochinski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kelly trying to control the action but Pochinski just sinks the hooks in.
Pochinski has the hooks in. Kelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kelly is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
Pochinski is not going to allow Kelly to sit and survive in this position.
Kelly tries to escape but Pochinski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pochinski controls the position.
Kelly trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pochinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pochinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zander Pochinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Pochinski.
Pochinski lands a body shot.
Pochinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Pochinski - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Kelly misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pochinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pochinski connects with the punch.
Pochinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pochinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pochinski swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pochinski manages to avoid it.
Kelly slips under a jab from Pochinski.
A combination from Pochinski does no damage.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pochinski throws out the jab.
Jim Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pochinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pochinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Pochinski.
A telegraphed right hand from Pochinski misses the target.
Pochinski just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pochinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pochinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Pochinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking.
A jab from Pochinski does it's job there.
Pochinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pochinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Pochinski connects with a single shot there.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Pochinski scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Pochinski misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pochinski lands with a nice body punch.
Pochinski looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely.
Pochinski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pochinski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Pochinski does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pochinski wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly won't allow Pochinski to sweep him here.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Pochinski has his hands clasped together around Kelly's back. He's all about the action.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Pochinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pochinski is not content to let Kelly control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pochinski is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pochinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pochinski is looking to get back to full guard here but Kelly has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pochinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pochinski is looking for a sweep.

Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pochinski tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Pochinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pochinski thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pochinski with a hook.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pochinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Pochinski lands the left hand.
Pochinski throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly catches Pochinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Pochinski moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pochinski with a nice cross.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pochinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Pochinski circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pochinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a jab when Pochinski was well out of range.
Zander Pochinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Pochinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pochinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pochinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pochinski.
Pochinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pochinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pochinski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pochinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pochinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pochinski lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Pochinski.
Nice body punch from Pochinski.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Pochinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pochinski lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pochinski punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Pochinski jabs at Kelly's body.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Pochinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly moves forwards but Pochinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pochinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pochinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Pochinski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pochinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Zander Pochinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pochinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
Pochinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Pochinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Pochinski circles away.
Pochinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Jim Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pochinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Pochinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pochinski with a hook.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Pochinski.
Pochinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Pochinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pochinski 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Pochinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charle Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sonova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snoop Dogg ft David Guetta - Sweat . Sonova has chosen Sleep Lullaby as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chance
vs
Sonova

195 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

GETSWOLE

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charle Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno Sonova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonova fails with a takedown attempt.

Chance pushes Sonova up against the cage in a clinch.
Chance is pressed up against the cage. Sonova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chance down to the mat. Chance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sonova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Charle Chance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sonova.
Chance cracks Sonova with a good jab.
Sonova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruno Sonova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance tries to clinch there but Sonova circles away.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonova keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chance gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonova is looking for a takedown.
Chance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chance is pressed up against the cage. Sonova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chance down to the mat. Chance avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonova.
Sonova keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonova, pushing him back against the cage.
Chance gets underhooks to prevent Sonova's takedown attempt.
A short right from Chance on the inside.
Chance is leaning against Sonova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chance gets underhooks to prevent Sonova's takedown attempt.
Chance prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sonova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sonova looks winded!
A hook to the body from Chance.
Sonova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chance after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonova backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chance.
Chance lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Chance.
Chance scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sonova is rocked!
Chance lands with a right to the head.
Sonova is still on wobbly legs! Can Chance finish him?
Chance creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sonova with a big uppercut! Sonova tries to clinch up but Chance pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sonova to the mat! Sonova covers up and Chance unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charle Chance!
A relieved looking Charle Chance thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.