Elite 18 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phreak Nakkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkan has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marcos
vs
Nakkan

173 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

200 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Sao Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Phreak Nakkan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakkan dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Marcos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakkan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakkan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Nakkan.

Nakkan is trying to trip Marcos. He has hold of a leg but Marcos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakkan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Marcos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakkan postures up.
Nakkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcos controls Nakkan momentarily but Nakkan frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkan wants to stand but Marcos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Marcos working for submissions but it's allowed Nakkan to get to half guard.
Marcos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakkan is working away from the top position though.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.
Nakkan stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan throwing shots but Marcos is blocking nicely.
Nakkan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marcos tries to kick Nakkan off but Nakkan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakkan not doing much here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marcos fails to land the takedown.
Marcos goes for a double leg but Nakkan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Nakkan continues to drive forward.
Nakkan pushes Marcos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

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

Marcos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakkan to the ground. Marcos is now in Nakkan's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marcos manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakkan postures up.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Nakkan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakkan prevents Marcos from getting back to his feet.
Nakkan advances to half guard.
Nakkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marcos wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakkan wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.
Nakkan not doing much here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Phreak Nakkan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nakkan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakkan somewhat.
Nakkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nakkan moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nakkan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marcos takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakkan is working for takedown but Marcos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Nakkan.
Nakkan lands a body shot.
Marcos tries to break the clinch but Nakkan is controlling the position.
Nakkan stalling.
Marcos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nakkan successfully pulls guard.
Nakkan keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos is really struggling to control Nakkan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakkan has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Nakkan keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marcos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakkan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sao Marcos.
Nakkan tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
Nakkan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Marcos as Nakkan shoots in.
Marcos with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marcos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nakkan eats them both and turns towards Marcos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nakkan blocks a jab.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakkan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakkan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakkan leaves Marcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Marcos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marcos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakkan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nakkan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakkan is controlling him.
Marcos keeping moving, preventing Nakkan from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marcos can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakkan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcos is looking to control Nakkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marcos avoid being mounted?
Marcos punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Marcos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Phreak Nakkan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marcos throws a lazy head kick

and Nakkan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakkan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Marcos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nakkan stacks Marcos 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 Nakkan!
Marcos is letting Nakkan control him for a moment.
Marcos is trying to buck Nakkan off.
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.

Phreak Nakkan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.

Marcos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcos wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Nakkan avoids it well.
Marcos throws a right and a left that Nakkan avoids nicely.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcos gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Nakkan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nakkan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nakkan lands a couple of elbows.
Nakkan throwing strikes from guard but Marcos blocks nicely.
Nakkan being controlled here momentarily.
Nakkan trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkan passes Marcos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakkan wants to control but Marcos is keeping him busy.

Marcos kicks Nakkan off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Nakkan with that takedown attempt.
Nakkan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakkan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marcos has his takedown stuffed

and Nakkan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Marcos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakkan misses with a takedown attempt - Marcos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sao Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phreak Nakkan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakkan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcos misses with the combination.
Nakkan avoids the body shot from Marcos.

Nakkan has closed the distance and engaged Marcos in a clinch.

Nakkan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Nakkan with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Marcos scores with a four punch combination!
Nakkan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sao Marcos is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakkan back to the ropes. Marcos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan darts in looking for a takedown but Marcos gets double underhooks and turns Nakkan into the ropes.
Marcos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakkan has him pressed against the ropes.

Marcos is trying to trip Nakkan. He has hold of a leg but Nakkan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marcos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marcos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakkan is proving hard to escape from.
Nakkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sao Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marcos lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcos tries to stand but Nakkan is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marcos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakkan.

Marcos has managed to clinch.

Nakkan is trying to trip Marcos. He has hold of a leg but Marcos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakkan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marcos working for a triangle but Nakkan defends it easily.
Marcos is trying to control the position but Nakkan postures up.

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 Sao Marcos.
I think Nakkan 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 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phreak Nakkan!
Our winner, Phreak Nakkan, 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
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicoco Smilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sulto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nicoco Smilov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smilov
vs
Sulto

177 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicoco Smilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Sulto!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulto tries to clinch
and Smilov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Smilov. Those never looked like landing.

Sulto clinches with his opponent.
Smilov is trying to push Sulto away but Sulto has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sulto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smilov feints a jab promting Sulto to slip. Smilov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sulto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smilov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sultos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Sulto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smilov's guard.

Smilov has his feet on Sulto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smilov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sulto is fending him off so far but Smilov persists. Nope, Sulto circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sulto misses with a hook
and Smilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sultos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that Sulto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulto was well out of range. Poor timing from Smilov.
Smilov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sulto but Sulto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulto avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sulto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smilov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sulto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smilov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicoco Smilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smilov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sulto.
Sulto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smilov defends it nicely.
Smilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Smilov as Sulto shoots in.
Smilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Smilov lands a left and a right that sends Sulto crashing to the canvas! Smilov dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smilov punching from mount but Sulto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sulto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smilov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sulto looks winded!
Sulto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smilov.
Smilov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smilov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sulto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smilov throws a strike there. Sulto manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Smilov throws a strike but Sulto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Smilov gets to his feet. Sulto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smilov has a takedown stuffed.
Smilov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sulto.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sulto tries for a takedown but Smilov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sulto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smilov defends well and Sulto ends up having to push Smilov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut there from Smilov.
Smilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Smilov. No joy for Sulto on that attempt.
Smilov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sulto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smilov looks to land a combination but Sulto avoids it well.

Sulto closes the distance and clinches.
Sulto prevents Smilov from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilov can't break the clinch.

Smilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smilov leaves Sulto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sulto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sulto is breathing heavily.
Smilov throws a series of punches but Sulto moves out of range.
Nicoco Smilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sulto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sulto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smilov counter with a right hand.
Smilov throws a right and a left that Sulto avoids nicely.

Sulto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smilov wants to stand and escape but Sulto is having none of it.
Sulto wants to pass the guard but Smilov is keeping the position.
Smilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sulto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sulto is working Smilov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smilov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sulto throws a big elbow that misses.
Smilov has momentary wrist control but Sulto slips an elbow through the middle.
Sulto stops Smilov from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sulto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sulto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smilov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smilov wants to get back to his feet but Sulto passes into half guard.
Mark Sulto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sulto stops Smilov from getting back to his feet.
Smilov is looking to get back to is feet but Sulto passes into side control.
Smilov tries to escape but Sulto is in control.
Sulto grinds an elbow into Smilov's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smilov some visible discomfort.

Smilov throws Sulto to one side and escapes!

Sulto 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smilov pushes Sulto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smilov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sulto.
Smilov pushes Sulto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sulto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sulto lands some shots froms side control.
Smilov is trying to buck Sulto off.

Sulto tries for a kimura but Smilov is defending well.
Smilov is pushing Sulto's head away, looking to escape. Sulto manages to hold on to the position though.
Smilov 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sulto working the body and head with strikes.
Smilov is trying to get back to his feet.
Sulto lands some shots froms side control.
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 Nicoco Smilov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Smilov scores with a jab. Sulto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smilov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smilov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sulto should have avoided that one.
Smilov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smilov throws a right and a left that Sulto avoids nicely.
Smilov misses with a wild combination.
Smilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sulto.
A punch combination from Smilov misses.
No joy there for Sulto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smilov throws a nice looking combination but Sulto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smilov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulto. Sulto gets slowly back to his feet.
Sulto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smilov misses with an uppercut. Sulto saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smilov.
Sulto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sulto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smilov as he jumps to the side.
Smilov throws a series of punches but Sulto avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smilov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smilov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sulto circles away quickly and effectively.
Sulto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicoco Smilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Sulto.
Sulto dives in for a single leg takedown but Smilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sulto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulto dodges the punch combination from Smilov.
Smilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sultos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smilov lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smilov looks to land a combination. Sulto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smilov blocks a jab.
Smilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulto as he avoids it easily.
Smilov scores with a nice strike.
Smilov goes for a double leg but Sulto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulto continues to drive forward.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smilov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smilov is trying to break the clinch but Sulto has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smilov lands a nice uppercut.
Smilov is trying to break the clinch but Sulto is controlling him.
Sulto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Sulto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sulto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smilov tries to kick Sulto off but Sulto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Smilov kicks off Sulto and gets to his feet.
Smilov scores with a one two! Sulto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mark Sulto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sulto dodges the punch combination from Smilov.
Nicoco Smilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sulto has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicoco Smilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smilov, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicoco Smilov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terzo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Terzo Vjadenek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fluke
vs
Vjadenek

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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, Toby Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terzo Vjadenek!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vjadenek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Vjadenek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vjadenek is working for a kimura here but Fluke manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vjadenek's guard.

Fluke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vjadenek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fluke has Vjadenek in his guard.
Vjadenek looking to pass the guard.
Vjadenek pushes down on Fluke's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vjadenek seems to be working for a kimura but Fluke defends the submission attempt.

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

Vjadenek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fluke has managed to free his arm - good work.

Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but Fluke defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.

Vjadenek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Fluke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.

Fluke looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke is trying to maintain the position but Vjadenek is very close to passing his half guard.

Vjadenek is working for a submission of some sort.

Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.
Fluke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vjadenek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fluke is just riding it out for now. Vjadenek eventually gives up the hold.

Vjadenek seems to be looking for submissions.
Vjadenek looks winded!

Vjadenek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fluke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vjadenek.
Fluke wants to control but Vjadenek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fluke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vjadenek defends it nicely.

Vjadenek feints and as Fluke raises his hands in defense, Vjadenek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vjadenek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fluke is looking for a sweep. Vjadenek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fluke is in trouble now - Vjadenek has advanced to mount!

Vjadenek is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fluke is surviving well by controlling Vjadenek's body position as best he can.

Vjadenek looking for a guillotine from mount but Fluke is having none of it.

Vjadenek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fluke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fluke!
Vjadenek is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke throwing strikes but missing.

Fluke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vjadenek dives on top into guard.
Vjadenek forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vjadenek wants to work for an arm triangle but Fluke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Vjadenek is working for a kimura but Fluke is defending it quite comfortably.

Vjadenek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fluke defends it well.
Fluke trying to control here.
Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but Fluke defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vjadenek is looking for a kimura but Fluke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vjadenek to get the leverage.
Vjadenek wants to advance to full mount but Fluke doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Vjadenek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fluke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fluke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fluke!

Fluke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fluke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Fluke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fluke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vjadenek, who protects the arm well.

Fluke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been informed that Vjadenek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fluke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vjadenek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fluke but great work by Vjadenek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vjadenek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fluke on his heels. He'll look to pass Fluke's guard now, I'm sure.
Fluke keeping full guard, as Vjadenek tries to pass.

Vjadenek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fluke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vjadenek, into his guard.
Terzo Vjadenek has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fluke has gone for a leg lock! Vjadenek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fluke's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fluke looking for a guillotine here but Vjadenek defends easily.

Vjadenek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fluke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fluke has escaped and now he's on top!
Fluke postures up in Vjadenek's guard and throws a big left but Vjadenek blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Fluke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vjadenek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fluke has Vjadenek in his guard.
Vjadenek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vjadenek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fluke's guard.

Fluke is defending against the submission attempts here by Vjadenek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke trying to hold on to Vjadenek's head to control him but Vjadenek postures up.

Vjadenek seems to be looking for submissions.
Vjadenek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Vjadenek goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fluke turns into him and now he's in Vjadenek's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek wants to pass the guard but Fluke is keeping the position.

Vjadenek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fluke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vjadenek defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terzo Vjadenek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vjadenek 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... Terzo Vjadenek!
In defeat, Toby Fluke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't even trying that fight, but I would win in a rematch.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pitbull ft Marc Anthony Rain Over Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Couture
vs
King

170 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce King!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Couture moves into the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.

Couture has King pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending King tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into King's guard.
Couture passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Couture!
An out of breath Randy Couture 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Brimlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brimlock
vs
Moore

185 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrian Brimlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Moore!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore missing with a left hand there. Brimlock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Moore darts in and clinches Brimlock up against the ropes.
Brimlock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Moore tries a body shot but Brimlock blocks it.
Brimlock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brimlock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Brimlock avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brimlock avoids it.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brimlock trying to land knees to the body.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Brimlock avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.
Brimlock dodges an elbow strike from Moore.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brimlock tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Moore to work.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimlock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Brimlock wants to stall.
Moore avoiding damage as Brimlock throws knees to the body.
Moore lands a nice knee to the body.
Brimlock missing with knees to the body.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brimlock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Brimlock missing with knees to the body.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brimlock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brimlock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brimlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brimlock is defending well for now.
Brimlock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Brimlock is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Brimlock into the ropes.
Brimlock tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Brimlock managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Brimlock avoids the damage to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Moore tries a body shot but Brimlock blocks it.
Moore misses with a knee to the head.
Brimlock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brimlock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Brimlock.
Brimlock trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brimlock is defending well for now.
Brimlock avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
Moore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moore misses with an elbow strike.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brimlock avoids it.
Brimlock missing with knees to the body.
Brimlock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Brimlock.
Nice elbow from Moore.
Brimlock wants to stall.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brimlock avoids it.
Brimlock tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Brimlock stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
Brimlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brimlock avoids it.
Brimlock taking a breather.
Brimlock trying to land knees to the body.
Brimlock stalling in the clinch but Moore improves position.
Moore avoiding damage as Brimlock throws knees to the body.
Brimlock trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brimlock.
Brimlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brimlock blocks it with crossed arms.
Brimlock avoiding damage as Moore throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brimlock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Moore controlling the pace for now.
Moore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brimlock because Moore loaded up on that one.

Moore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brimlock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Brimlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Brimlock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Moore misses with a head shot.
Moore throwing strikes here but Brimlock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Moore throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moore controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore punching from mount but Brimlock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Brimlock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moore has hold of Brimlock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brimlock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brimlock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moore controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Brimlock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brimlock slips a straight right by Moore.
Brimlock looks to clinch

so Moore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brimlock being controlled here, momentarily.
Brimlock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moore won't allow Brimlock to get back to his feet.
Moore passes Brimlock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Moore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brimlock because Moore loaded up on that one.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brimlock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Moore hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brimlock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Brimlock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brimlock thinking.
Brimlock darts in trying to clinch
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brimlock tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brimlock checks a leg kick.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brimlock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tom Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tom Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Brimlock circles away.
Brimlock moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brimlock moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brimlock wants to clinch but Moore slips to the side

and Moore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoiding damage as Brimlock throws knees to the body.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Brimlock.
Brimlock looking to stall.
Brimlock trying to land knees to the body.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Brimlock.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore avoiding damage as Brimlock throws knees to the body.
Adrian Brimlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brimlock trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore 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... Tom Moore!
A victorious Tom Moore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terbaik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bluth
vs
Terbaik

185 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Bluth!
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, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bluth misses
enabling Terbaik to counter with a crisp jab.
Bluth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terbaik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terbaik misses with a two punch combination.
Bluth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terbaik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terbaik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Terbaik scores with a head kick.

It looks like Buster Bluth has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Terbaik.
Bluth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terbaik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terbaik walks into a left hand.
Terbaik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bluth.
Bluth scores with a nice body kick.
Terbaik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bluth's head.
Terbaik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bluths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Bluth clinches.

Bluth manages to break the clinch.
Terbaik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Bluth has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth managing to block the knees to the body from Terbaik.

Bluth manages to break the clinch.
Terbaik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bluth.
Terbaik lands a big head kick that sends Bluth to the canvas! Terbaik follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Terbaik!
Yang Terbaik took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the best, the greatest, there's no one better. No one can beat me. I'm unstoppable, undeniable, indescribable. I will rip any man put in front of me to pieces - mind and body. Anyone who dares to stand in front of me is in for the beating of a lifetime.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Finkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Finkelton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Kingsley's chin.

Kingsley
vs
Finkelton

180 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Finkelton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingsley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finkelton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finkelton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Kingsley is rocked!
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt
and Finkelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kingsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingsley looks up at the clock. Bad move! Finkelton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kingsley. Finkelton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Finkelton!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JP Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JEes JeEs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gill
vs
JeEs

186 cm
25
226 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JP Gill!
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, JEes JeEs!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JeEs tries to clinch there but Gill circles away.

JeEs cracks Gill with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. JeEs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gill to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JeEs doesn't manage to clinch there - Gill circles away.
Gill keeps the fight on the outside.
Gill swats away the attempt to clinch by JeEs.
JeEs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gill fails with the takedown.
JeEs is looking to clinch but Gill is avoiding it.
JeEs looks to throw the jab but Gill is out of range.

JeEs has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for JeEs.
JeEs gets underhooks to prevent Gill's takedown attempt.
JeEs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gill is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gill is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. JeEs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gill is looking for a takedown.
JeEs lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Gill senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JEes JeEs!
JP Gill was interviewed post fight and said 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kozmas Barsukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongi Khumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barsukas comes to the ring accompanied by Honey Badger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bongi Khumalo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Barsukas
vs
Khumalo

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kozmas Barsukas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bongi Khumalo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barsukas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barsukas fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Barsukas with that takedown attempt.
Khumalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barsukas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khumalo's head.

Barsukas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barsukas lands in his opponent's guard.
Barsukas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barsukas lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsukas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khumalo keeping full guard, as Barsukas tries to pass.
Barsukas trying to control the position from guard on top but Khumalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barsukas throws a big elbow that misses.
Khumalo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Renegade Fighting Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barsukas throws a big right hand that misses.
Barsukas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khumalo keeping moving, preventing Barsukas from controlling successfully.
Barsukas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khumalo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barsukas pushes down on Khumalo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barsukas is looking to pass Khumalo's guard but actually Khumalo recovers to full guard.
Barsukas looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barsukas is working Khumalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barsukas trying to control the position from guard on top but Khumalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barsukas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barsukas wants to control from the top but Khumalo keeps moving.
Barsukas postures up in Khumalo's guard and throws a big left but Khumalo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barsukas trying to control but Khumalo is working from the bottom.
Barsukas 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.

Barsukas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barsukas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khumalo can't keep his opponent in guard - Barsukas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barsukas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barsukas is looking to take a break and control but Khumalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Barsukas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barsukas shoots in but Khumalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khumalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Kozmas Barsukas has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khumalo.
Barsukas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khumalo throws a leg kick which misses Barsukas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barsukas tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Khumalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khumalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khumalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barsukas. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Khumalo. That's going to slow Barsukas down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barsukas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khumalo. Khumalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Bongi Khumalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barsukas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barsukas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khumalo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khumalo, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo lands a front kick.
Khumalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khumalo throws a leg kick which misses Barsukas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barsukas tries to avoid it.
Khumalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khumalo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barsukas takes a step back to recover.
Barsukas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barsukas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khumalo.
Khumalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barsukas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khumalo lands a leg kick that knocks Barsukas off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barsukas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khumalo. Khumalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Khumalo tests Barsukas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khumalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khumalo.
Khumalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khumalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barsukas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khumalo lands a right hook to the body.
Bongi Khumalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Barsukas or perhaps it was just good defense by Khumalo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kozmas Barsukas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khumalo!
Khumalo thows a body kick. Barsukas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barsukas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khumalo.
Barsukas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khumalo - that will leave a mark!
Khumalo scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Khumalo coming out on top.

Kozmas Barsukas's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khumalo connects with a leg kick. Barsukas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bongi Khumalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kozmas Barsukas's cut.
That's time! Barsukas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Khumalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khumalo.
Barsukas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kozmas Barsukas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khumalo cracks Barsukas with an open hand slap.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barsukas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khumalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barsukas's sensitive parts.
Barsukas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khumalo is looking to slow Barsukas down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khumalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barsukas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khumalo can pounce on him.
Barsukas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khumalo.
Jab by Khumalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khumalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khumalo, right into the meat.
Khumalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barsukas.
Khumalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khumalo connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo thuds his shin into the meat of Barsukas's side.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khumalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khumalo.
Barsukas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khumalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barsukas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barsukas ducks right into an uppercut from Khumalo.
Khumalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barsukas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bongi Khumalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barsukas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khumalo lands a leg kick that knocks Barsukas off balance momentarily.
Khumalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khumalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barsukas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick there by Khumalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khumalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khumalo.
Khumalo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumalo throws a leg kick which misses Barsukas's front leg but catches the back leg as Barsukas tries to avoid it.
Khumalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khumalo.
Khumalo keeps Barsukas at a distance using the push kick.
Khumalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khumalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khumalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khumalo is looking to slow Barsukas down with leg kicks.
Khumalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Khumalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bongi Khumalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khumalo 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 26:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bongi Khumalo!
An out of breath Bongi Khumalo 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fridolf Gothberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jordan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gothberg
vs
Jordan

181 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fridolf Gothberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gothberg as he avoids it easily.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gothberg lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gothberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gothberg!

It looks like Hugh Jordan has been cut.
Jordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gothberg misses the shot to the body.
Gothberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gothberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Gothberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gothberg manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Gothberg - just one landing.
Gothberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Gothberg scores with a shot to the body.

Gothberg takes the fight into the clinch.

Gothberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Gothberg.
Gothberg works over Jordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gothberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gothberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordan back to the ropes. Gothberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordan looks winded!
Gothberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Jordan is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gothberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gothberg finish him?

Gothberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gothberg.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Gothberg lands a damaging elbow.
Jordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gothberg lands an elbow just above Jordan 's eye.
Gothberg lands an elbow that stopped Jordan in his tracks for a moment.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Fridolf Gothberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jordan.
Gothberg has Jordan pressed against the ropes, preventing Jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gothberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jordan.
Gothberg lands a damaging elbow.
Gothberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gothberg crunches a lovely knee into Jordan's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan avoiding damage as Gothberg throws knees to the body.
Gothberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jordan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gothberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan avoiding damage as Gothberg throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gothberg obliges.

Gothberg breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gothberg as he connects with a hook.
Gothberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Gothberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Gothberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
Gothberg lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Hugh Jordan's cut even more.
Gothberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Gothberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Gothberg breaks the clinch.
Gothberg scores with a body shot.
Gothberg lands a slapping body shot.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gothberg circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gothberg pushes Jordan up against the ropes in a clinch.

Gothberg breaks from the clinch.
Gothberg scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Gothberg. Beautiful body shot.

Gothberg closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gothberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fridolf Gothberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gothberg moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Gothberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Gothberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gothberg lands with a shot to the body.

Gothberg clinches up with Jordan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gothberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Jordan won't want to take too many of those.

Gothberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gothberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
Gothberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gothberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gothberg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Gothberg does it's job there.

Gothberg closes the distance and clinches.
Gothberg lands a nice elbow.
Gothberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gothberg lands an elbow just above Jordan 's eye.
Gothberg lands an elbow that stopped Jordan in his tracks for a moment.
Gothberg scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Gothberg.
Gothberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Gothberg lands a nice elbow.

Gothberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gothberg works over Jordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Jordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gothberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jordan walks into a stiff left hand from Gothberg.
Gothberg with a nice cross.
Gothberg works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Gothberg lands a slapping body shot.
Gothberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gothberg scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gothberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gothberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Jordan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gothberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fridolf Gothberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Jordan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Gothberg.
Gothberg lands with a good body shot.
Gothberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jordan takes one on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gothberg blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jordan.
Jordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gothberg to score with a decent uppercut.

Oooooh!!! Gothberg has knocked Jordan down with a huge combo! Gothberg steps away and waves a wobbly Jordan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Gothberg connects with a right that clearly hurt Jordan. He's backed up against the ropes with nowhere to go as Gothberg proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jordan collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fridolf Gothberg!
Fridolf Gothberg retains his welterweight title!