LFC 23 - Mudzuri vs Berzins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Epic Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Marbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Marbury struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Marbury

175 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Epic Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Marbury!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marbury closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Marbury getting side control.

Marbury 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Penn tries to kick Marbury off but Marbury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Marbury.
Penn wants to improve his position but Marbury is controlling well.

Marbury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Marbury eventually gives up the hold.
Marbury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marbury moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that!

Marbury is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Marbury's body position as best he can.
Marbury landing shots from mount.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Marbury isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marbury looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Marbury escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn is keen to just control but Marbury is a slippery customer.

Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marbury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Penn shoots in and bounces Marbury off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Marbury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marbury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Marbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Marbury is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Marbury has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Penn wants to control from the top but Marbury keeps moving.

Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marbury's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marbury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Marbury keeps moving.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Marbury has wrist control.

We're going to have a standup here because Epic Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marbury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Marbury keeps moving.
Penn lands a couple of digs.

Marbury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Marbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Marbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Epic Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marbury actively working from the bottom here.

Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Epic Penn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Marbury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marbury off to one side.
Epic Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marbury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marbury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn trying to control the action but Marbury is working from the bottom.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Marbury is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marbury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is pressing down on Marbury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marbury is holding on for now.
Epic Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Marbury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marbury trying to control the position.
Marbury keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Epic Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbury was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marbury is on top in guard.
Marbury pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marbury trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marbury is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marbury is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marbury seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Epic Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Epic Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III . Cruz has chosen British National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wade
vs
Cruz

205 cm
26
282 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wade as he jumps to the side.
Wade lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Wade thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wade cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Victor Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wade avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Wade jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz looks winded!
Wade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.

Wade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wade finish him?!

Cruz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is holding his hands too far apart here. Wade throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Cruz is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Wade!
Wayne Wade spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jon
vs
Johnson

165 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Duncan Jon has been cut.
Jon connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Jon pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Johnson was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duncan Jon!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid has chosen Stupify as his entrance music. Jack Milpid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dre
vs
Milpid

155 cm
25
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Milpid!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milpid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dre avoids it really well and circles away.
Milpid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Milpid wants to get back to his feet.
Dre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Milpid to regain full guard.
Dre is working Milpid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Dre has gone for a leg lock! Milpid slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dre's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milpid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dre controlling Milpid's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid wants to control from the top but Dre keeps moving.
Milpid wants to pass the guard but Dre is keeping the position.
Milpid preventing the sweep.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milpid is looking to work some ground and pound but Dre has wrist control.
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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Milpid fails to land the takedown.
Dr Dre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Milpid.

Milpid gets a double leg takedown into Dre's guard.
Dre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Milpid has passed into side control.
Dre dodges the ground and pound from Milpid.
What's Dre going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid working away.
Milpid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Milpid is trying to ground and pound but Dre uses the momentary lack of control by Milpid to regain half guard.
Dre is doing well to control the position and prevent Milpid from advancing to side control.
Milpid prevents Dre from improving his position.
Milpid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dre defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milpid.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Milpid lands a nice short elbow.

Milpid seems to be looking for submissions.
Milpid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dre is trying to get back to full guard.
Dre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dre is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Dr Dre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milpid defends it nicely.
Milpid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dre.
Dre closes the distance and clinches up with Milpid, looking for a takedown. Dre pushes Milpid against the cage but Milpid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dre fails with the takedown
and Milpid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milpid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Milpid tries to clinch but Dre is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dre gets the takedown into side control.
Milpid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Milpid parries the strikes from Dre easily there. Dre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Milpid to escape.
Dre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milpid sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Milpid wants to control but Dre postures up.

Dre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Milpid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Milpid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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

Dre seems to be working for a kimura but Milpid defends the submission attempt.
Milpid is pressing down on Dre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dre passes into half guard.
Dre trying to control from half guard but Milpid is working away.
Dre is thwarting Milpid's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre stalling away here and it's allowed Milpid to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Milpid keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.

Dre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Milpid is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dre, into his guard.
Milpid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milpid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dre is keeping the position for now.
Milpid throwing strikes from guard but Dre blocks nicely.
Dre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Milpid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milpid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Milpid stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dre throws up his legs and catches Milpid in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Milpid tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dre! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dr Dre!
A very excited looking Dr Dre 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Moe
vs
Funk

180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Moe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phat Funk!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moe moves out of range of the strikes.
Moe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA in the buildup to the fight.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moe manages to avoid it.
Moe shoots in but no luck this time.

Moe darts in and clinches Funk up against the cage.
Moe wants a takedown.
Funk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moe wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Funk 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Moe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moe.
Funk misses with a knee strike.
Moe is trying to break the clinch but Funk has him pressed against the cage.

Funk drops Moe with a big knee straight up the middle! Moe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Moe is rocked!

It looks like Joe Moe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moe walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Moe limp body while Funk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phat Funk!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwan Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dylan
vs
Aslamanov

200 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gwan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aslamanov thumps Dylan with a low kick.
Aslamanov misses with a few strikes there.
Aslamanov throws a right and a left that Dylan avoids nicely.
Aslamanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dylan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruslan Aslamanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Aslamanov.
Aslamanov misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Aslamanov misses.
Aslamanov throws a nice looking combination but Dylan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aslamanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aslamanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Dylan scores with a nice short uppercut.

Dylan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aslamanov uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan is trying to control the position but Aslamanov postures up.
Dylan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Aslamanov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dylan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Aslamanov manages to get his head free but now Dylan has transitioned to an armbar! Aslamanov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dylan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gwan Dylan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Hearts on Fire-Rocky 4 . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drago
vs
Buhler

193 cm
25
257 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Buhler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago throws a jab but it's blocked by Buhler.
Buhler blocks a jab.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Buhler's head but Buhler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buhler is looking to land body kicks.

Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago scores with a hook to the body.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Buhler avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buhler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buhler scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head.
Buhler looking to slow down the pace here.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buhler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buhler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Buhler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Buhler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Drago has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands with a light punch inside.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Marco Buhler has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buhler swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buhler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drago is keeping busy.
Buhler is trying to break free.
A short right from Drago.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buhler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Buhler on the inside.
Buhler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buhler throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Drago.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buhler throws a head punch that misses.
Drago can't find room to land a body shot as Buhler controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhler working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buhler.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Buhler's ribcage. Buhler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buhler misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago gets through Buhler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buhler lands a nice uppercut.
Buhler tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buhler keeps the fight on the outside.
Buhler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Buhler slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buhler.
Drago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Buhler saw that one coming.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buhler takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Buhler slips the punch.
Buhler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buhler lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Drago there.
Buhler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buhler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago moves out of range of the body kick from Buhler.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Buhler throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Buhler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Drago takes a step back to recover.
Drago is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buhler throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Buhler.
Buhler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Buhler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Buhler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buhler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Buhler circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Drago drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Buhler follows Drago to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Buhler! Marco Buhler retains his heavyweight title!
Rocky Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'Im so fuckin pissed!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Jeggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Jeggins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jeggins
vs
Berzins

189 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Jeggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jeggins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berzins - the referee stops the clock and Jeggins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berzins. Jeggins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jeggins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berzins thows a body kick. Jeggins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Daniel Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeggins shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeggins shoots in for a takedown but Berzins shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berzins.
Berzins lands a leg kick that knocks Jeggins off balance momentarily.
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeggins is breathing heavily.
Berzins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Berzins clinches with his opponent.
Berzins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Berzins lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Dick Jeggins has been cut.
Jeggins taking a breather.
Jeggins blocks an elbow strike.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Jeggins shrugs off.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Jeggins shrugs off.
Berzins lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins lands an elbow inside.
Berzins stalling against the cage.
Berzins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berzins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berzins prevents Jeggins from breaking the clinch.
Jeggins is working for takedown but Berzins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Jeggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berzins manages to break the clinch.

Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Jeggins tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Jeggins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeggins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Berzins rushes Jeggins and presses him up against the cage.
Jeggins trying to control the position but instead, Berzins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jeggins into the cage.
Berzins lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berzins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeggins tries for a takedown but Berzins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Berzins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Berzins! Jeggins is out on his feet! Berzins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jeggins is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jeggins is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Berzins!
A relieved looking Daniel Berzins 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
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaw
vs
Bojan

175 cm
26
160 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
146 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeMarcus Bojan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojan fails with the takedown.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaw duly obliges.
Bojan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bojan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Shaw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bojan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bojan is striking but Shaw is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bojan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bojan punching from the bottom.
Shaw passes to side control.
Shaw landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bojan tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw trying to control the position but Bojan is working away.
Shaw in the domination position with Bojan hanging on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Bojan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Bojan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaw moves into full mount!
Bojan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shaw.
Bojan wants to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw tries to control but Bojan wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shaw punching from mount but Bojan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bojan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bojan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw throws a wild left hand from mount and Bojan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw trying to control the pace.
Shaw throwing shots but Bojan is blocking nicely.
Shaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Shaw has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Bojan defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw prevents Bojan from improving his position.
Bojan trying to control here.
Bojan wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
Bojan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bojan is refusing to be controlled, as Shaw sits in half guard.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Bojan defending well.

Bojan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Bojan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Bojan is defending well.

Bojan looking for submissions off his back.

Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Bojan is defending well.
Shaw trying to mount his opponent but Bojan defends it.
Bojan trying to hold on to Shaw's head to control him but Shaw postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bojan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shaw counters with a takedown into side control.
Bojan tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw trying to control the action but Bojan is working from the bottom.
Shaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Bojan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaw landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bojan is avoiding damage well.
Shaw moves into full mount!
Shaw lands a big elbow.
Bojan tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Bojan is squirming around nicely.
Brad Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bojan tries to lock up and control but Shaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan can't escape the position.
Shaw is landing with some decent strikes but Bojan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shaw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bojan's face.
Bojan is looking to get to half guard.
Bojan is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Bojan is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaw misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shaw looking to control but Bojan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is bucking up trying to escape but Shaw cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shaw trying to control but Bojan is having none of it.
Bojan is working to get back to half guard.
Bojan regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw wants to control but Bojan is keeping him busy.
Shaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bojan's head.
Shaw is thwarting Bojan's attempts to control the position.
Shaw looks to land a strike but Bojan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bojan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw is pushing down on Bojan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bojan is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bojan's head.
Shaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bojan's head.
Bojan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shaw is thwarting Bojan's attempts to control the position.
Bojan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaw.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Bojan defending well.
Bojan has a hand on Shaw's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shaw takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Shaw landing shots from mount.
Bojan is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Shaw lands a big elbow.
Shaw lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bojan regains half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Bojan is working away.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Bojan defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shaw is working for a kimura but Bojan is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bojan. Bojan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bojan has his takedown stuffed

and Shaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shaw won't allow Bojan to sweep him here.
Shaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Bojan is retaining full guard.
Bojan is trying to keep Shaw in close.
Bojan keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.

Bojan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bojan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bojan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Bojan keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Bojan looking to control.

Bojan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Bojan keeps moving.

Bojan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaw defends well.
Bojan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw is pushing down on Bojan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bojan is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaw has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control the action but Bojan is working from the bottom.

Bojan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Shaw works his way into full mount!
Shaw looking to finish Bojan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bojan!
Bojan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bojan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bojan wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bojan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Bojan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shaw. What's that going to do exactly?
Bojan 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.

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

Bojan actively working from the bottom here.

Bojan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Shaw wants to control but Bojan is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Bojan is defending the position.
Shaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bojan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bojan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bojan trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shaw connects with a nice short shot to Bojan's temple.
Shaw controlling the action here.
Bojan missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bojan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Bojan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Shaw drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaw pushes down on Bojan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bojan's head.
Shaw is looking to advance position but Bojan won't allow it.
Bojan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaw's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaw's back!
Bojan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Shaw!
Shaw breaks Bojan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bojan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Bojan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaw defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bojan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Bojan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bojan is keeping the position for now.
Shaw trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bojan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Shaw wants to stand but Bojan is controlling the position.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bojan.
Bojan throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bojan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Bojan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bojan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw slips nicely into half guard.
Shaw throwing shots but Bojan is blocking nicely.
Bojan is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bojan avoid being mounted?
Shaw moves into full mount! Bojan won't be happy about that!
Bojan is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bojan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Shaw locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bojan is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Shaw!
Brad Shaw retains his lightweight title!
Brad Shaw 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
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mudzuri
vs
Berzins

180 cm
25
194 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins lands a nice shot to the body.
Mudzuri takes one to the side of the head.
Berzins lands a jab to the head.
Berzins moves out of range as Mudzuri strikes.
Berzins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mudzuri.
Berzins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mudzuri.
Mudzuri swings for the body but Berzins moves out of range.
Berzins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berzins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berzins cracks Mudzuri with an open hand slap.
Mudzuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berzins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzins scores with a jab to the jaw.

Berzins closes the distance and pushes Mudzuri back into the cage.
Berzins has Mudzuri pressed against the cage.
Mudzuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins digs a right hand into Mudzuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mudzuri's gas tank.
Berzins is leaning against Mudzuri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berzins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Berzins.
A short uppercut from Berzins.
Berzins blocking some punches.
Berzins prevents the takedown attempt.
Berzins lands a body punch in the clinch.

Mudzuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzins tests Mudzuri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samuel Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oooooh!!! Berzins has knocked Mudzuri down with a huge combo! Berzins steps away and waves a wobbly Mudzuri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Josiah Mudzuri has been cut.
Mudzuri is breathing heavily.
Berzins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mudzuri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berzins punishes Mudzuri's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berzins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mudzuri.
Mudzuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berzins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mudzuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mudzuri misses with a hook

and Berzins counters by moving into the clinch.
Mudzuri is trying to pull guard but Berzins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mudzuri pulls guard effortlessly.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mudzuri keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mudzuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Samuel Berzins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Berzins misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Mudzuri misses.
Mudzuri slips a jab from Berzins.
Mudzuri moves out of range as Berzins strikes.
Berzins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins throws out a loose jab but Mudzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.

Berzins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berzins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzins is working Mudzuri over against the cage.
Berzins lands a nice shot to the body.
Mudzuri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berzins stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Mudzuri fails to land.
Berzins pushes Mudzuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzins is leaning against Mudzuri and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Berzins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Berzins as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mudzuri misses with the head strike.
Mudzuri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Berzins lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Berzins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Mudzuri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mudzuri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berzins stuns Mudzuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mudzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Berzins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berzins lands with a nice body punch.
Mudzuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Berzins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzins lands with a right to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Berzins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Berzins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mudzuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzins lands a nice shot to the body.
Berzins gets through Mudzuri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berzins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
Berzins stalls.
Mudzuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins lands with a right to the head.
Berzins scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Berzins.
The referee calls for Berzins to work.
Mudzuri has a couple of punches blocked by Berzins.
Mudzuri takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berzins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Berzins on the inside.
Nice body punch from Berzins - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Berzins.
Berzins digs a right hand underneath Mudzuri's ribcage. Mudzuri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samuel Berzins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins is working Mudzuri over against the cage.
Berzins lands with a light punch inside.
Mudzuri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzins pushes Mudzuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins digs a right hand into Mudzuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mudzuri's gas tank.
Good body shot from Berzins.
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berzins lands with a short shot to the head.
Berzins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
Berzins pushes Mudzuri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berzins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berzins pushes Mudzuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Berzins.
A shot in the inside from Berzins.
A nice left hand lands by Berzins.
Berzins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berzins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berzins lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
Berzins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mudzuri fails to land.
Berzins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike.
Mudzuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berzins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mudzuris head.
Berzins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Berzins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mudzuris head.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berzins blocks an uppercut.
Berzins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mudzuri backwards.
Berzins lands with a short shot to the head.
Berzins lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mudzuris head.

Berzins drops Mudzuri onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mudzuri is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Mudzuri is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Mudzuri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berzins throws a big uppercut that drops Mudzuri! More strikes from Berzins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mudzuri lies dazed against the cage as Berzins celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Berzins!
Samuel Berzins is the new middleweight champion!
Samuel Berzins thanked the fans post fight for their support.