RYZE 64: Chim vs. Davis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vladimir Nikolaev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vladimir Nikolaev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nikolaev
vs
Crawford

179 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nikolaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Nikolaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crawford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolaev has managed to get both his arms back between Crawford's legs - danger averted.

Nikolaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been hearing reports that Nikolaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Nikolaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikolaev lands in his opponent's guard.

Crawford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikolaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikolaev pushing down on Crawford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Nikolaev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crawford is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Nikolaev!

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RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneezer McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blundell
vs
McCoy

187 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebeneezer McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blundell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blundell, as that shot connected.
Blundell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Blundell.
McCoy takes a swing at Blundell's ribcage but misses.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCoy is working Blundell over against the cage.
McCoy lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ryan Blundell 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!
McCoy lands an elbow inside.
Blundell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy trying to land knees to the body.
Blundell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCoy or not.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blundell fails to land.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Blundell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
McCoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blundell tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Blundell back against the cage.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blundell avoids it.
Blundell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but Blundell is blocking nicely.
Blundell can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
McCoy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for McCoy to work.
McCoy trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blundell's defenses.
McCoy blocking some punches.
Blundell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Blundell.
Blundell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blundell struggles to land a body shot inside as McCoy controls his hands.
Blundell misses with a body punch.
Blundell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blundell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Blundell as the two fighters clinch.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Blundell.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
Blundell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCoy stalls.
Blundell lands with a left to the head.

McCoy is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell lands a big right hand that drops McCoy! The killer instinct kicks in and Blundell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Blundell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Blundell!
Ryan Blundell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Oarsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holm has chosen Warriors Heart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oarsman
vs
Holm

190 cm
23
222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
212 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cosmo Oarsman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Holm!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Oarsman counters with a takedown into side control.
Holm struggling a bit here.
Holm is looking to regain half guard here but Oarsman keeps moving and retains side control.
Holm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oarsman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Holm regains half guard.
Oarsman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Holm.
Oarsman thows a huge punch but Holm dodges it nicely.

Holm has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Oarsman. Oh but Holm has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Oarsman goes limp - he's gone! Holm jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lars Holm!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Holm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Rechsteiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Hobbs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hobbs
vs
Rechsteiner

190 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

189 cm
24
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Rechsteiner!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs closes the distance but Rechsteiner moves to the side

and Rechsteiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rechsteiner.

Rechsteiner pulls guard successfully.
Rechsteiner pulls Hobbs in close to prevent any damage.
Rechsteiner wants to get back to his feet but Hobbs passes into half guard.

Hobbs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rechsteiner.
Hobbs wants to control but Rechsteiner is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rechsteiner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hobbs tries to stand but Rechsteiner is controlling his head.
Rechsteiner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rechsteiner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rechsteiner sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rechsteiner tries to roll over but Hobbs keeps him under control.
Hobbs is thwarting Rechsteiner's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.

Luke Hobbs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hobbs moves to clinch but Rechsteiner breaks away
and Rechsteiner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rechsteiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rechsteiner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rechsteiner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rechsteiner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hobbs reverses the position - he's now on top in Rechsteiner's guard.
Hobbs is fighting to break Rechsteiner's control of his arms but Rechsteiner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Rechsteiner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A chopping leg kick lands by Rechsteiner.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Hobbs wants to clinch.
Luke Hobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobbs tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rechsteiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rechsteiner.
Rechsteiner is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobbs has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hobbs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobbs misses with a short punch on the inside.

Rechsteiner pulls guard effortlessly.

Rechsteiner has his foot on Hobbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Rechsteiner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs slips nicely into half guard.
Rechsteiner wants to control the action here but instead Hobbs manages to pass to full mount!
Rechsteiner is trying desperately to improve position.
Rechsteiner reaches up to try and control the position but Hobbs seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rechsteiner rolls and tries to escape and now Hobbs has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rechsteiner wants to escape the position.
Rechsteiner prevents Hobbs from getting a body triangle.
Hobbs keeps control of the position easily here as Rechsteiner tries to buck him off.
Rechsteiner is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rechsteiner trying to control the position but Hobbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Rechsteiner has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rechsteiner wants to escape the position.
Hobbs not allowing Rechsteiner to control his hands.
Rechsteiner breaks Hobbs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hobbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Luke Hobbs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hobbs is looking to clinch.
Rechsteiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rechsteiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Rechsteiner moves out of range.
Rechsteiner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobbs.

Hobbs gets tackled into the cage by Rechsteiner. Rechsteiner maintains the clinch.
Hobbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rechsteiner avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Rechsteiner pulls Hobbs into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Rechsteiner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rechsteiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hobbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hobbs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rechsteiner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Oliver Rechsteiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rechsteiner is looking to take a break and control but Hobbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hobbs is defending against the submission attempts here by Rechsteiner.
Hobbs trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rechsteiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hobbs trying to control but Rechsteiner postures up.
Hobbs is staying active underneath Rechsteiner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rechsteiner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hobbs to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rechsteiner trying to move into half guard but instead Hobbs has managed to sweep!
Rechsteiner is trying to hold Hobbs in close to prevent damage but Hobbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Rechsteiner wants to get back to full guard but Hobbs has passed into side control.
Rechsteiner struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hobbs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Rechsteiner moves away

and Rechsteiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rechsteiner.
Rechsteiner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rechsteiner lands a nice uppercut.
Hobbs has a couple of punches blocked by Rechsteiner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Rechsteiner jumps guard.
Hobbs stopping the sweep attempt from Rechsteiner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rechsteiner is still trying to improve position.

Rechsteiner looking for subs off his back but Hobbs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rechsteiner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Rechsteiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rechsteiner 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Rechsteiner!

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FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raatikainen comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet. Dorozhkin has chosen SMC HOODRATS as his entrance music. Jaska Raatikainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Raatikainen
vs
Dorozhkin

162 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

167 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaska Raatikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raatikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raatikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raatikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dorozhkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Raatikainen checks it.
Raatikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorozhkin throws out the jab.
Raatikainen cracks a nice hook into Dorozhkin's ribs.

Raatikainen drives through and clinches with Dorozhkin against the cage.
Raatikainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dorozhkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Raatikainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorozhkin lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen is looking to control Dorozhkin's arms but Dorozhkin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raatikainen has his back to the cage.
Raatikainen missing with knees to the body.
Dorozhkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Dorozhkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Raatikainen to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorozhkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorozhkin misses with a body punch.
Dorozhkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raatikainen is trying to force a seperation but Dorozhkin has the dominant position.
Raatikainen lands with a right to the head.
Dorozhkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorozhkin cracks Raatikainen with a nice body shot.
Dorozhkin tries to work over Raatikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorozhkin tries a body shot but Raatikainen blocks it.
Dorozhkin tries to work over Raatikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raatikainen takes a shot to the head.
Dorozhkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raatikainen misses with a body punch.
Raatikainen wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin managing to block the knees to the body from Raatikainen.
Dorozhkin presses Raatikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorozhkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raatikainen has had enough of the clinch but Dorozhkin keeps him there for the moment.
Raatikainen blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dorozhkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dorozhkin misses with a body punch.
Dorozhkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorozhkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Raatikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorozhkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raatikainen prevents a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin misses with the head strike.
Raatikainen takes a shot to the head.
Raatikainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorozhkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorozhkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorozhkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raatikainen.
Dorozhkin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dorozhkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raatikainen prevents a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raatikainen tries to break the clinch but Dorozhkin is controlling the position.
Raatikainen blocks a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Dorozhkin gets an underhook and turns Raatikainen into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen landing knees to the head.
Dorozhkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raatikainen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorozhkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorozhkin misses with a body punch.
Dorozhkin lands a nice uppercut.
Raatikainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorozhkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raatikainen prevents a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Knees to the body from Raatikainen.
A right handed body shot lands from Raatikainen.
Dorozhkin digs a right hand into Raatikainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raatikainen's gas tank.
A short right from Dorozhkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raatikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dorozhkin avoids the damage to the body.
Dorozhkin lands a shot to the body.
Dorozhkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raatikainen or not.
Raatikainen blocks a body shot from Dorozhkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Dorozhkin 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.

Dorozhkin scores with a nice body kick.
Dorozhkin thuds his shin into the meat of Raatikainen's side.
Raatikainen misses with a head kick.
Raatikainen moves out of range as Dorozhkin throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorozhkin misses with a head kick.
Dorozhkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raatikainen wants to clinch up but Dorozhkin keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Raatikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Raatikainen jabs at Dorozhkin's body.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen checks a leg kick.
Raatikainen throws a leg kick
and Dorozhkin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raatikainen tries to land a front kick but Dorozhkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorozhkin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin thumps Raatikainen with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Raatikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Dorozhkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raatikainen ducks under a wild hook from Dorozhkin.
Raatikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raatikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Dorozhkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Dorozhkin throws a sloppy head kick and Raatikainen moves out of range easily.
Dorozhkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Raatikainen in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! Dorozhkin slams his shin into Raatikainen's torso.
Dorozhkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorozhkin connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raatikainen blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin scores with a head kick. Raatikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Raatikainen moves out of range.
Dorozhkin lands a body shot.
Dorozhkin catches Raatikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dorozhkin slips a jab from Raatikainen.
Anton Dorozhkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorozhkin tries to score with a low kick but Raatikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Raatikainen moves in looking to clinch but Dorozhkin pushes him off.
Raatikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a nice looking combination but Raatikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dorozhkin throws the kick towards the body but Raatikainen avoids it.
Dorozhkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Raatikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raatikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raatikainen misses with a head kick.
Dorozhkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Dorozhkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raatikainen will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorozhkin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dorozhkin.
Jab by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Raatikainen is rocked!
Raatikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Raatikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dorozhkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Raatikainen in the body.
Dorozhkin feints and then cracks Raatikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raatikainen down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raatikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raatikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Raatikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raatikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Dorozhkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle, before Dorozhkin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Raatikainen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dorozhkin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Anton Dorozhkin!
A very excited looking Anton Dorozhkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas has chosen Maniac as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caballero
vs
Lucas

179 cm
24
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

177 cm
23
159 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Caballero slams his shin into Lucas's torso.
Caballero moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.
Lucas swats away the attempt to clinch by Caballero.
Caballero connects with a leg kick. Lucas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caballero ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.

Lucas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caballero to the mat! Caballero manages to get full guard.
Lucas throwing strikes from guard but Caballero blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but Caballero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Caballero is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Caballero from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Caballero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Caballero is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Caballero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucas!
Lucas just holding on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero looking to control but Lucas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucas can't escape the position.

Caballero get's back to his feet.
Lucas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Caballero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caballero.
Caballero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caballero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caballero is looking to clinch.
Lucas misses with a low kick as Caballero jumps back.
Lucas throws a leg kick that is checked

and Caballero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Caballero is controlling him.
Lucas avoids a wild elbow strike from Caballero.

Lucas breaks from the clinch.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Caballero tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caballero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Caballero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero cracks Lucas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lucas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caballero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caballero throws out a powerful jab.
Caballero throws a leg kick which misses Lucas's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucas tries to avoid it.
Caballero lands a jab to the nose.
Lucas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caballero can pounce on him.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucas's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Caballero counters with a low kick, right behind Lucas 's knee.
It looks like Caballero has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caballero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Caballero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lucas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caballero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caballero shoots in for a double leg but Lucas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caballero is able to avoid easily.
Caballero scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Caballero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caballero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucas on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caballero.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Caballero.
Lucas is looking to reverse the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero looking to control but instead Lucas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Caballero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucas is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Caballero is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caballero to get the leverage.
Caballero trying to pass the guard but Lucas defending well.
Lucas is trying to stand up here but Caballero is controlling him well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Caballero prevents Lucas from standing back up.
Lucas won't allow Caballero to pass to mount.
Caballero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.

Caballero is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caballero to get the leverage.
Caballero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caballero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lucas to regain full guard.
Caballero looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucas trying to control but Caballero is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Caballero is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Caballero dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Caballero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lucas's guard.
Caballero trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caballero wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Caballero just wasn't active enough.
Caballero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucas's head backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Caballero!
David Caballero is winning the standup battle so far.
Caballero lands a body shot.
Caballero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucas. Lucas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caballero connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Caballero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caballero.
Caballero throws a solid leg kick but Lucas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caballero.
Lucas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caballero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucas at a distance.
Lucas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caballero is out of range.
Caballero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caballero shoots in for a double leg but Lucas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caballero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Caballero moves into range and clinches up with Lucas.
Caballero lands a good knee to the midsection. Lucas won't want to take too many of those.
Lucas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lucas is trying to break free.
Caballero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Lucas breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lucas.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caballero circles away quickly and effectively.

Caballero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucas!
Lucas is not content to let Caballero control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caballero in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lucas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Caballero!

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Make Munalukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Victor Sagat's chin.

Munalukko
vs
Sagat

181 cm
24
179 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
23
181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat thows a body shot but no joy.
Munalukko throws a front kick aimed at Sagat's knee but Sagat avoids it well.
Munalukko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sagat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munalukko connects with a body shot that sends Sagat's belly button to the back.
Sagat scores with a hook to the body. Munalukko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sagat swings for the body but Munalukko moves out of range.
Sagat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munalukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munalukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagat.
Sagat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munalukko on the side of the head.
Sagat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sagat lunges at Munalukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munalukko's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munalukko.

Munalukko moves into the clinch.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Sagat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagat checks the leg kick.
Sagat moves out of range of the body kick.
Sagat works Munalukko's body with a nice hook.
Munalukko misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagat counters with a good, hard body kick but Munalukko shrugs it off.
Munalukko staying out of range there.
Sagat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munalukko jabs Sagat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Make Munalukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sagat.
Sagat stuns Munalukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Munalukko is predictable there
and Sagat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sagat throws a hook to the side of Munalukko's head but Munalukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munalukko takes one to the side of the head.
Sagat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a body shot
and Sagat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munalukko's knee momentarily.
Sagat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sagat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagat wants to clinch.
Sagat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munalukko manages to avoid it.
A big right from Sagat misses.
Sagat scores with a leg kick.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagat is just out of range.
Munalukko is looking to wear down Sagat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat misses with a low kick.
Sagat is looking to slow Munalukko down with leg kicks.
Sagat throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.

Munalukko has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sagat.
Munalukko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.

Munalukko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munalukko lands a nice looking body kick.
Sagat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munalukko to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sagat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat cracks a nice hook into Munalukko's ribs.
Sagat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munalukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagat scrambles back to his feet.
Munalukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munalukko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Munalukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Sagat moves out of range easily.
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sagat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munalukko - the referee stops the clock and Sagat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munalukko. Sagat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sagat.
Sagat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sagat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Munalukko throws out a leg kick but Sagat moves out of range and Munalukko only half commits.
Sagat cracks Munalukko with a right hand to the side of the head.

Munalukko clinches up against the cage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Munalukko is blocking nicely.
Munalukko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Munalukko throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagat.
Munalukko blocks an elbow strike.
Sagat has a couple of punches blocked by Munalukko.
Sagat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sagat takes a shot to the head.
Sagat lands a nice uppercut.
Munalukko has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sagat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munalukko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sagat can turn it around.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko misses with a body punch.

Sagat manages to break the clinch.
Munalukko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Munalukko misses.
Munalukko wants to land a leg kick but Sagat is out of range.
Munalukko misses with a leg kick.
Munalukko throws a low kick but Sagat moves out of range easily.
Sagat feints and then cracks Munalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munalukko down.
Munalukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagat was well out of range. Poor timing from Munalukko.
Sagat moves out of range of the strikes.
Munalukko scores with a hook to the body. Sagat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sagat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sagat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munalukko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munalukko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sagat.
Munalukko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munalukko misses with a looping right.
Sagat throws a body punch but Munalukko moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munalukko. Sagat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munalukko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. Munalukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munalukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sagat counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands with a nice combination. Munalukko backs away looking to recover.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat jabs Munalukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sagat throws a head kick but Munalukko moves out of range.
Sagat feints and then cracks Munalukko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munalukko down.
A shot to the liver by Sagat. Beautiful body shot.
Sagat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munalukko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sagat tries to clinch up but Munalukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Munalukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. Sagat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munalukko moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sagat checks a leg kick.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munalukko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Munalukko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sagat throws a solid leg kick but Munalukko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sagat.
Victor Sagat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munalukko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sagat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munalukko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat throws a shot from downtown. Munalukko moves away and avoids it.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munalukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Munalukko defending well as Sagat loads up on a big left hand.
Sagat throws the left hand but Munalukko avoids the punch easily.
Munalukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munalukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munalukko.
Sagat looks to land a body kick but Munalukko moved away.
No joy there for Munalukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Munalukko is predictable there
and Sagat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sagat looks to land a left hand but Munalukko moved out of range nicely.
Sagat tries to work over Munalukko's front leg with a kick but Munalukko checks it.
A low kick from Munalukko misses
and Sagat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko throws an off balance right hand
and Sagat counters with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Sagat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munalukko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat thows a leg kick but Munalukko checks it
letting Munalukko counter with a right hand.
Sagat throws a one two combo.
Munalukko misses with a wild body shot.
Munalukko throws a chopping leg kick but Sagat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munalukko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munalukko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munalukko throws a leg kick
and Sagat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Munalukko thumps Sagat with a low kick.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Make Munalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Sagat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagat staying out of range there.
Sagat checks a low kick from Munalukko.
A bone on bone clash there as Sagat blocks the leg kick.

Sagat clinches.
Munalukko is looking to control Sagat's arms but Sagat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munalukko has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagat.
Sagat blocking some punches.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Munalukko.
Munalukko misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munalukko has him pressed against the cage.

Sagat manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munalukko swings widly with a right hand
and Sagat counters with a good low kick that Munalukko was not able to check.
Munalukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munalukko motions for Sagat to come forward. Munalukko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko throws a lazy head kick
and Sagat counters with a leg kick.
Munalukko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagat.
Munalukko takes one to the chin there.
Munalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sagat's sensitive parts.
Sagat stuns Munalukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Munalukko misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat cracks Munalukko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sagat lands a jab-cross combination.
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munalukko checks a low kick from Sagat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munalukko misses with a leg kick
and Sagat counters with a two punch combo.
Munalukko dodges the punch combination from Sagat.
Sagat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munalukko throws a head kick but Sagat moves out of range.
Sagat lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Sagat.
I've got Sagat 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sagat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McLaren
vs
McGirt

170 cm
24
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt throws a series of punches but McLaren moves out of range.
McGirt throws a lazy right hand but McLaren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaren shoots in but McGirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLaren slips a jab from McGirt.
McLaren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGirt.
McGirt misses with a body shot.
McLaren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGirt digs a good hook to McLaren's body.
McLaren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGirt cracks McLaren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. McGirt does a little dance to reset his feet.

McLaren clinches up with McGirt and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McLaren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaren backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt misses with a punch to the body.
McGirt swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaren uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaren can't find room to land a body shot as McGirt controls the action.
McGirt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLaren's elbow.
McLaren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaren tries to work over McGirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLaren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLaren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGirt.
McLaren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLaren is trying to stall.
McGirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGirt tries to circle away but McLaren has him pinned against the cage.
McGirt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGirt.
McLaren misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaren prevents a body shot from McGirt.
McGirt lands a nice uppercut.
McLaren cracks McGirt with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGirt misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaren trying to control the position but instead, McGirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed McLaren into the cage.
McGirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGirt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

McGirt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McLaren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGirt keeping hold of McLaren's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGirt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGirt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McLaren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGirt!
McGirt can't escape the position.
McGirt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLaren wants to control the pace but McGirt is squirming around nicely.
McLaren lands with some strikes.
McGirt avoids a series of strikes thrown by McLaren.
McGirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
McLaren raining down shots from the mount!
McGirt tries to hold on but McLaren postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGirt's face.

McGirt is rocked!
McGirt working to try and regain half guard.
McGirt is still in real trouble! Can McLaren finish him?
McGirt wants to hold on but McLaren pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colt McLaren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGirt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGirt seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaren wants to slow McGirt down by chopping away at his legs.
McGirt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLaren doesn't seem bothered though.
McGirt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLaren misses the shot to the body.

McLaren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGirt's guard.
McLaren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McLaren trying to control but McGirt is working from the bottom.
McLaren stopping the sweep attempt from McGirt.
McLaren throws an elbow that misses. McGirt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLaren's guard. Nice move by McGirt!

McLaren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGirt trying to control the position from guard on top but McLaren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGirt looking to sit in guard and control but McLaren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGirt looking to control.
McGirt pulls McLaren in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dirt McGirt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGirt connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren moves away from the strike by McGirt.
McGirt throws a hook to the side of McLaren's head but McLaren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaren just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaren misses with a leg kick.
McLaren walks into a straight right hand from McGirt.
McGirt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGirt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGirt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGirt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGirt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaren moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaren throws a leg kick but McGirt sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGirt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaren connects with an inside leg kick.
McLaren is looking to clinch but McGirt is avoiding it.
McGirt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGirt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGirt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McGirt.

McLaren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McLaren cracks McGirt with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaren throwing strikes but missing.
McLaren tries to free his leg and advance position but McGirt is retaining full guard.
McLaren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colt McLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLaren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGirt trying to control the position.
McLaren throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McLaren throws an elbow that misses. McGirt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLaren's guard. Nice move by McGirt!
McLaren working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGirt wants to control from the top but McLaren keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dirt McGirt wasn't active enough on the ground.

McLaren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGirt on his heels. He'll look to pass McGirt's guard now, I'm sure.
McLaren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLaren throws a big right hand that misses.
McLaren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGirt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Colt McLaren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McGirt is looking to land body kicks.
McLaren throws a head kick but McGirt moves out of range.
McLaren avoids the body shot from McGirt.
McLaren throws a solid leg kick but McGirt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLaren.
McGirt scores with a nice strike.
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGirt.
McLaren tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLaren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGirt lands with a straight right. McLaren didn't see that one coming.
McGirt 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.

McLaren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGirt to the mat! McGirt manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGirt holds on and takes a little breather.
McLaren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaren trying to control but McGirt is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLaren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren looking to pass the guard.
McLaren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGirt pulls McLaren in close to prevent any damage.
McGirt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLaren's guard.

McLaren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGirt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLaren keeping moving, preventing McGirt from controlling successfully.
McLaren is trying to keep McGirt in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaren 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.
McLaren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGirt!
McLaren wants to control the pace but McGirt is squirming around nicely.
McGirt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGirt wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy.
McGirt is refusing to be controlled, as McLaren sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGirt wants to control but McLaren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McLaren is taking a breather. McGirt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLaren thows a huge punch but McGirt dodges it nicely.
McLaren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McLaren wants to take a breather but McGirt is having none of it.
McGirt is looking to improve his position.
McGirt is not content to let McLaren control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren is really struggling to control McGirt but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Colt McLaren.
Nice defenses there by McGirt.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGirt.

McLaren clinches up against the cage.
McGirt is looking to break free of the clinch but McLaren has double underhooks.
McGirt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLaren misses with a body punch.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGirt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGirt lands with a short shot to the head.
McLaren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Colt McLaren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaren, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
A relieved looking Colt McLaren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Jabroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jabroni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whatever. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jabroni
vs
Suggs

186 cm
24
171 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

176 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Jabroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DeAngelo Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabroni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suggs. Suggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabroni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Suggs misses.
Jabroni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jabroni ducks under a wild hook from Suggs.
Suggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jabroni lands a jab to the head.
Suggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Jabroni.
Jabroni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suggs as he avoids it easily.
Jabroni throws a jab when Suggs was well out of range.

Suggs cracks Jabroni with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jabroni looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Suggs finish him?

Jabroni is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jabroni shoots in and gets a takedown into Suggs's guard.
Oh Jabroni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suggs keeping moving, preventing Jabroni from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suggs is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabroni pulls Suggs in close to prevent any damage.
Jabroni 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.

Jabroni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suggs is aware though and is defending well.
Jabroni is trying to hold Suggs in close to prevent damage but Suggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Suggs seems content to control.
Jabroni is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Green Line, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Let's hope that Suggs 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.
Jabroni seems to have got his legs back now.
Suggs trying to control from half guard but Jabroni is working away.

DeAngelo Suggs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suggs throws a nice looking combination but Jabroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabroni throws a jab when Suggs was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jabroni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jabroni misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jabroni. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs cracks Jabroni with an open hand slap.
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!
Suggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jabroni's shoulder, as Jabroni tries to avoid the shot.
Suggs misses with a leg kick

and Jabroni counters with a shoot takedown. Suggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Jabroni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jabroni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suggs's guard.

Jabroni is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Suggs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Jabroni!
Ricardo Jabroni was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warwick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chim
vs
Davis

169 cm
24
168 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

150 cm
30
162 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Warwick Davis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chim.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chim.
Chim misses with a leg kick.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Chim.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Chim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Chim looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chim has time to react.
A nice combination there by Davis.
Chim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chim is out of range and Davis settles back down.
Davis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Chim should have avoided that one.
Chim lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim staying out of range there.
Chim throws a low kick but Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chim can pounce on him.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
We've been informed that Davis 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.
Chim scores with a punch to the head.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Chim.
Warwick Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chim can pounce on him.
Chim is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis blocks the body kick.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chim throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chim throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Chim down.
Chim throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Chim throws a leg kick but Davis moved away.
Chim tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis throws a right hand that misses

and Chim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chim looks to land a strike but Davis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Davis wants to sweep here but Chim controlling him for the moment.
Chim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis wants to stand up but Chim is controlling him.
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.
Chim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chim postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
We've been hearing that Chim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chim.
Chim preventing the sweep.
Chim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chim controlling from the top position.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chim is one step ahead there.
Chim trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis pulls Chim in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borin Chim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chim throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Chim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chim is looking to land body kicks.
Chim throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Chim tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chim misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Davis rushes Chim and presses him up against the cage.
Chim tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Chim back against the cage.

Chim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Chim.
Chim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Chim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borin Chim is winning the standup battle so far.
Chim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chim scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Chim off balance momentarily.
That kick from Davis tenderised Chim's leg. Chim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chim works Davis's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chim checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Chim moves out of range easily.

Chim gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Chim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chim is looking for a takedown.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Chim backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chim blocks an elbow strike.
Chim blocks an elbow strike.
Chim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chim tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Chim back against the cage.
Chim blocks an elbow strike from Davis.
Chim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Davis blocks a body shot from Chim.
Chim looking for a takedown.
Chim dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Chim's ribcage. Chim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Chim blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Chim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chim misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Chim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Chim is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borin Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chim is trying to drag Davis to the mat but Davis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chim misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davis.

It looks like Borin Chim has been cut.
Chim has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chim avoids it.
Chim takes an elbow to the temple.
Chim misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chim breaks from the clinch.
Chim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well.
Chim moves away from the strike by Davis.
Davis tries to clinch but Chim is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warwick Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Borin Chim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

An inside leg kick from Chim misses.
Chim looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Davis tries to clinch up but Chim circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chim. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Chim misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Chim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis thuds his right hand into Chim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Davis misses.
Chim darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Chim into the cage.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chim seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Davis is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chim breaks the clinch.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chim manages to avoid it.
Chim checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis moves in looking to clinch but Chim pushes him off.
Chim ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Chim misses with a looping right.
Chim misses with a head kick.
Davis tries to clinch there but Chim circles away.
Nice shot by Chim.
A bone on bone clash there as Davis blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Davis slams his shin into Chim's torso.
Chim throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chim.
Chim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis moves out of range as Chim throws a body kick.
Chim swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Davis counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chim is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chim misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Chim avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chim backwards.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chim is working for takedown but Davis is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Davis.
Chim is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borin Chim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chim managing to block the knees to the body from Davis.
Chim dodges an elbow strike from Davis.
Davis blocks a body shot from Chim.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents a body shot from Chim.
Chim stalling.
Chim tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chim working hard to break the clinch.

Chim breaks the clinch.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Davis throws a low kick but Chim avoids it.
Chim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Chim cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chim throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warwick Davis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borin Chim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Davis thumps Chim with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chim, as that shot connected.
Davis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis moves out of range as Chim throws a body kick.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Chim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chim throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis moves out of range as Chim strikes.
An inside leg kick from Chim misses.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chim.
Chim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook but Chim avoids it easily.
Davis moves out of range as Chim strikes.
Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Chim's side.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chim at a distance.
Davis throws a leg kick but Chim moved away.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chim tries to work over Davis's front leg with a kick but Davis checks it.
Chim connects with a jab.
Chim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chim.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Davis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Chim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Chim misses.
Chim misses with a low kick.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chim throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Chim finds it's target.
Chim throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis is looking to clinch but Chim is avoiding it.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Chim's shoulder, as Chim tries to avoid the shot.
Chim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Chim's side.
Chim dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Chim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chim throws a body kick that misses.
Davis scores with a head kick.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Chim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Davis is looking to slow Chim down with leg kicks.
Chim takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Chim.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chim checks a leg kick.
Chim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davis under the eye.
Chim with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chim circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Davis.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chim finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
A telegraphed right hand from Chim misses the target.
Chim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Warwick Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Borin Chim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Chim.
Chim scores with a decent looking hook.
Chim misses with a body shot.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Chim moved out of range.
Chim throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chim scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis misses with a right hand

and Chim counters with a single leg into guard. Davis didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chim wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chim looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis won't allow Chim to sweep him here.

Davis stands up and waves to Chim to follow him.
Chim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim checks a low kick from Davis.
Chim misses with a head kick.
Chim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chim lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Chim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Chim.
Chim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chim stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Chim fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chim slowing the pace effectively.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Chim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Chim.
Warwick Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis gets through Chim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chim can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chim can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Chim swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Chim back against the cage.
Chim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Chim misses with a punch to the body.
Chim blocks the elbow strike.
Chim tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Borin Chim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chim fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warwick Davis!
Warwick Davis is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Warwick Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.