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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mach II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). II comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Jones has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Carlos Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

II
vs
Jones

190 cm
25
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Modernized Goroshi Supplements

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mach II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones takes a swing at II's ribcage but misses.
II connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but II is out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
II fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

II clinches with his opponent.
II landing knees to the body.
II lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from II.
II lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
II tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but II has double underhooks.
Jones tries to circle away but II has him pinned against the cage.
II lands a left hand.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
II stalling the fight.
II tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing II back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II landing knees to the body.
II lands a knee to the body.
II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones looks winded!
II has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
II works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
II lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
II lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
II landing knees to the body.
II lands a knee to the head.
II scores a nice knee to the body.
II landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from II.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
II with a knee to the head.
II lands a damaging elbow.
II lands a body punch.
II lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. II obliges.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from II.
II has Jones pushed against the cage.
II lands a body shot.
II lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
II stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
II lands a nice knee to the body.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
II lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from II as the two fighters clinch.
II stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones wants to break free but II has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as II takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from II.
Nice body punch from II.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from II.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
II landing knees to the head.
II working Jones over with knees to the body.
II lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
II stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
II works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is trying to push II away but II has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
II landing knees to the body.
II crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for II.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
II lands with a light punch inside.
II lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. II obliges.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
II lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mach II dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

II throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
II just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by II.
II bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.

II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
II doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
II lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but II has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by II.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but II has double underhooks.
Jones tries to circle away but II has him pinned against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on II - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
II connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
II comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
II lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
II lands a knee to the body.
II is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
II scores with a knee to the head.
II lands a nice elbow.
II lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. II obliges.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
II lands a left hand.
Mach II has scored more points in the clinch so far.
II lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
II lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by II.
II unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
II lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for II.
II lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from II.
II landing knees to the head.
II lands an elbow inside.
II lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from II.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
II scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from II.
II lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II connects with a knee to the head.
II with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but II has him pressed against the cage.
II lands an uppercut.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
II landing knees to the head.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from II.
II scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
II with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but II is controlling him.
II lands a left hand.
II lands a body punch.
II can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
II lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
II keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
II landing knees to the body.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mach II dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to bum rush II with a series of wild strikes but II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
II throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
II moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones swings for the body but II moves out of range.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by II. II maintains the clinch.
II lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
II landing knees to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
II working Jones over with knees to the body.
II digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
II landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
II is working Jones over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
II connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to circle away but II has him pinned against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but II has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but II won't allow it.
II lands an elbow inside.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
II working Jones over with knees to the body.
II lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
II putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
II connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. II obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. II obliges.
II crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
II lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from II.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
II throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
II lands an elbow inside.
II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones is trying to push II away but II has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
II landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones is trying to break free.
II creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from II.
II lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is trying to break free.
II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from II.
II lands a body punch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
II lands a knee to the head.
II is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones is trying to push II away but II has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from II.
Carlos Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
II utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
II putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from II.
II with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from II.
II lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mach II!
Mach II very nearly forgot to thank Ace of Spades Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Carlos Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my manager, my fans, my sponsors and my gym. I will be back hungry and ready for a battle.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jardel Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beach Bumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Vem Piranha! blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gracie
vs
Bumm

165 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardel Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beach Bumm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bumm sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bumm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bumm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bumm swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Bumm's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bumm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bumm has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bumm passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Bumm prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumm passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bumm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bumm prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Bumm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bumm is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bumm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bumm is looking for a kimura here.
Bumm trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Bumm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Bumm defends easily.
Bumm is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bumm pushes his legs off easily.

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

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

Bumm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bumm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bumm tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Bumm to get to half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Bumm trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Bumm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bumm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jardel Gracie 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.

Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Bumm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
letting Bumm counter with a right hand.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Bumm drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Bumm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bumm.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Bumm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jardel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bumm cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bumm has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
Bumm lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gracie head around and knocks him out cold! Bumm hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beach Bumm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Bekas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Bielanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Bielanski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryszard Bekas's chin.

Bekas
vs
Bielanski

193 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryszard Bekas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafal Bielanski!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bekas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bielanski is fending him off so far but Bekas persists. Nope, Bielanski circles away and we're back to standing.
Bekas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bielanski.
Bielanski slaps away a takedown attempt from Bekas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bekas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Bekas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bekas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bekas throwing strikes from guard but Bielanski blocks nicely.
Bekas won't allow Bielanski to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bekas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bekas stopping the sweep attempt from Bielanski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bielanski is controlling Bekas's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekas throws a big elbow that misses.
Bekas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bielanski striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Bekas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bielanski has wrist control.
Bielanski controls Bekas momentarily but Bekas frees himself.

Bielanski kicks Bekas off and gets to his feet.
Bekas stuffs the takedown.
Bielanski misses with a takedown attempt
and Bekas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bielanski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bekas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryszard Bekas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bielanski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bekas on his heels. He'll look to pass Bekas's guard now, I'm sure.

Bekas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bielanski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bielanski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bekas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bielanski has managed to get both his arms back between Bekas's legs - danger averted.
Bekas keeping moving, preventing Bielanski from controlling successfully.

Bekas pushes a forearm under Bielanski's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bielanski is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryszard Bekas!
After the fight, Ryszard Bekas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kirkpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habil Bictashev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Habil Bictashev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kirkpatrick
vs
Bictashev

185 cm
24
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Kirkpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Habil Bictashev!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bictashev instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bictashev pushes Kirkpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kirkpatrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bictashev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Kirkpatrick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bictashev defends it well.
Kirkpatrick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bictashev wants to get back to his feet.
Bictashev is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkpatrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirkpatrick is looking to advance position but Bictashev won't allow it.
Kirkpatrick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirkpatrick working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bictashev's thigh. Bictashev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bictashev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bictashev working a defensive guard here.
Kirkpatrick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirkpatrick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirkpatrick is controlling him.

Kirkpatrick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bictashev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirkpatrick, into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirkpatrick trying to control the position here.
Bictashev postures up.
Bictashev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bictashev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkpatrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirkpatrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bictashev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirkpatrick keeping moving, preventing Bictashev from controlling successfully.
Bictashev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirkpatrick keeping moving, preventing Bictashev from controlling successfully.

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

Kirkpatrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bictashev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bictashev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been informed that Bictashev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kirkpatrick is looking for a triangle but Bictashev pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev postures up and lands a big shot to Kirkpatrick's brow.

Kirkpatrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bictashev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bictashev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bictashev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkpatrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirkpatrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bictashev pushing down on Kirkpatrick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bictashev 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.
Bictashev trying to control the action but Kirkpatrick is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Bictashev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirkpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rory Kirkpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bictashev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bictashev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bictashev clinches up with Kirkpatrick and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirkpatrick is working for takedown but Bictashev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bictashev gets underhooks to prevent Kirkpatrick's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Kirkpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Bictashev fails to land.
Bictashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bictashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkpatrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bictashev is pushing Kirkpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirkpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Bictashev is controlling him.
Bictashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirkpatricks head.
A short right from Bictashev.
Bictashev stalls.
A short body shot lands from Bictashev as the two fighters clinch.
Bictashev gets through Kirkpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bictashev stalling in the clinch.
Kirkpatrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bictashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirkpatrick being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev throws a head punch that misses.
Bictashev scores with a hook to the body.
Kirkpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirkpatrick tries to pull guard but Bictashev won't allow it.
Bictashev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kirkpatrick up against the cage.
Kirkpatrick looking for a takedown.
Kirkpatrick blocks a body shot from Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bictashev prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bictashev stalling the fight.
Bictashev lands with a right to the head.
Kirkpatrick blocking some punches.
Kirkpatrick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bictashev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bictashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirkpatricks head.
Bictashev is pushing Kirkpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirkpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev lands with a right to the head.
Bictashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirkpatricks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirkpatrick.
Bictashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bictashev lands with a right to the head.
Bictashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick tries to pull guard but Bictashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirkpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirkpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Bictashev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bictashev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirkpatrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Habil Bictashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kirkpatrick throws a body punch but Bictashev moves out of range.
Kirkpatrick has his takedown stuffed

and Bictashev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bictashev.
Bictashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick has had enough of the clinch but Bictashev keeps him there for the moment.
Kirkpatrick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bictashev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick prevents a body shot from Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Kirkpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bictashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bictashev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bictashev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirkpatrick.
Bictashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Bictashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirkpatrick blocking some punches.
Kirkpatrick is looking for a takedown.
Bictashev misses with some punches.
Bictashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkpatrick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev scores with a shoulder strike.
Bictashev has Kirkpatrick pushed against the cage.
Bictashev scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bictashev is trying to pull guard but Kirkpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Kirkpatrick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bictashev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirkpatrick blocking some punches.
Bictashev stops a takedown attempt from Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bictashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bictashev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Habil Bictashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bictashev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bictashev tries a body shot but Kirkpatrick blocks it.
Bictashev avoiding damage.
Kirkpatrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bictashev to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bictashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirkpatrick tries to pull guard but Bictashev holds him up against the cage and eventually Kirkpatrick drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bictashev.
Kirkpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Bictashev has him pressed against the cage.
Bictashev prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirkpatrick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bictashev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bictashev.
Bictashev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bictashev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Habil Bictashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bictashev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Habil Bictashev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kure
vs
Tatam

175 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Modernized Goroshi Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kure with that takedown attempt.

Tatam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kure to the mat! Kure manages to get full guard.
Tatam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kure is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tatam throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kure's body to avoid the submission. Kure has instead reached around Tatam's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kure arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Crazy Kure!
A victorious Crazy Kure thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Six Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Griffin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Six Echo comes to the cage accompanied by My Name is Lincoln. Griffin Parker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Six Echo
vs
Parker

188 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Modernized Goroshi Supplements

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Six Echo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Griffin Parker!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Griffin Parker has been cut.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Six Echo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Six Echo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Six Echo counters with a left to the body.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker lands a nice hook to Six Echo's body. Six Echo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six Echo cracks Parker with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Six Echo 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 Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Echo thows a body shot but no joy.
Six Echo moves away from the strike by Parker.
A big left from Parker misses.
Six Echo is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks.
Six Echo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Six Echo.

Six Echo lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Six Echo takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Parker is rocked!
Six Echo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Six Echo finish him?
Six Echo misses with an uppercut.
Six Echo pounces like a tiger and cracks Parker with a vicious hook! Parker is down but not out! Six Echo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lincoln Six Echo!
A relieved looking Lincoln Six Echo 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chen Hardham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardham
vs
Paulo

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chen Hardham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardham scores with the left hand. Paulo knows he should have avoided that one.
Paulo walks into a straight right hand from Hardham.
Hardham cracks Paulo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paulo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardham.
Paulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardham moves away.
Hardham drops his hands momentarily and Paulo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hardham just on the top of the head. Hardham drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hardham - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Paulo!
After winning the bout, Antonio Paulo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garen Crownguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cartwright
vs
Crownguard

173 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cortland Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Garen Crownguard!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crownguard tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Crownguard.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick.

Crownguard closes the distance and clinches.
Crownguard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cartwright avoids it.
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crownguard.
Crownguard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crownguard misses with a knee strike.
Crownguard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Crownguard misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Crownguard crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Crownguard landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crownguard crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crownguard obliges.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crownguard stalling the fight.
Crownguard lands a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Crownguard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright takes a knee to the side of 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!
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Crownguard.
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
Crownguard scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crownguard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crownguard connects with a knee to the head.
Crownguard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crownguard lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crownguard obliges.
Crownguard working Cartwright over with knees to the body.
Crownguard scores with a knee to the head.
Crownguard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crownguard scores with a knee to the head.
Crownguard crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.
Crownguard crunches a lovely knee into Cartwright's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crownguard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Cartwright is rocked!
Crownguard scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Crownguard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crownguard.
Crownguard slows down the pace here.
Crownguard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crownguard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crownguard obliges.
A knee to the head by Crownguard.
Crownguard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartwright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crownguard lands a knee to the head.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crownguard has Cartwright pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cartwright is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Crownguard - that's hurt Cartwright badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cartwright is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cartwright doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Garen Crownguard!
Garen Crownguard thanked the fans post fight for their support.