Ascension Amsterdam 17 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puki Rabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kivipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rabota
vs
Kivipelto

188 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
274 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puki Rabota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kivipelto!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kivipelto gets a double leg takedown into Rabota's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kivipelto trying to control but Rabota is working from the bottom.
Rabota wants to stand and escape but Kivipelto is having none of it.
Rabota avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kivipelto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kivipelto won't allow Rabota to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kivipelto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kivipelto chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kivipelto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabota has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivipelto has managed to get both his arms back between Rabota's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kivipelto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rabota keeping moving, preventing Kivipelto from controlling successfully.
Kivipelto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rabota's head.
Kivipelto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabota tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivipelto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rabota taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kivipelto is working Rabota over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Puki Rabota has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipelto scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rabota is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kivipelto can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kivipelto!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richie Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immigrant Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Lo

177 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
173 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, So Lo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lo throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lo looks winded!
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Lo moves out of range easily.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis fakes the leg kick and cracks Lo in the body.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lo's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like So Lo has been cut.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lo. Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Lo is rocked!
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Lo.
Lo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lo at a distance.

Lewis lands a big uppercut and Lo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lo looks OK. Lewis waves Lo back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lo stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lewis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Lewis!
Richie Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Bregenzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bregenzer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tom Sawyer . Peter Bregenzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Queen
vs
Bregenzer

178 cm
22
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Bregenzer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bregenzer tries to sprawl but Queen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bregenzer is positioning himself well to prevent Queen advancing to mount.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bregenzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Queen.
Bregenzer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Queen.
Queen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bregenzer is looking to improve his position.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bregenzer wants to get back to his feet.
Bregenzer wants to control but Queen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bregenzer is controlling Queen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Queen is stalling here. Bregenzer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Queen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bregenzer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Queen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bregenzer's best efforts.
Bregenzer prevents Queen from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bregenzer stands up out of the half guard.
Bregenzer swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Peter Bregenzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Queen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bregenzer was covering up waiting for the punch and Queen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bregenzer is controlling Queen's posture.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bregenzer seems keen to control Queen's posture.
Queen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bregenzer looking to control.
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!
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bregenzer is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer is pulling down on Queen's head. It's preventing any offense from Queen, at least for the moment.
Queen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Bregenzer blocks nicely.
Bregenzer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peter Bregenzer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Queen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Queen has a takedown stuffed.

Queen rushes Bregenzer and presses him up against the cage.
Bregenzer lands a knee to the body.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bregenzer wants to break free but Queen has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a body punch.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bregenzer's coach down at Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bregenzer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A body shot lands from Queen.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen lands a nice shot to the body.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bregenzer.
Nice elbow from Bregenzer.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Queen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bregenzer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Bregenzer breaks the clinch.
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Queen looking to score a takedown here. Bregenzer is defending well but Queen drives through and ends up in Bregenzer's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bregenzer controlling Queen's posture.
Bregenzer wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position.
Bregenzer wants to sweep here but Queen controlling him for the moment.
Bregenzer controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bregenzer trying to control the position.

Peter Bregenzer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bregenzer circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Bregenzer. No joy for Queen on that attempt.
Bregenzer throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bregenzer sprawls well. Bregenzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Bregenzer throws a big shot that misses.
Queen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bregenzer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Queen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen tries to clinch but Bregenzer moves out of range.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bregenzer as he avoids it easily.
Queen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bregenzer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Queen misses with a knee to the head.
Queen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Bregenzer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bregenzer lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Bregenzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bregenzer sprawls well. He's pushed Queen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter Bregenzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bregenzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen tries to clinch but Bregenzer moves out of range.
Queen dives in and grabs Bregenzer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bregenzer pushes down on Queen's head and hops out.
Queen tries to clinch up but Bregenzer circles away and keeps his distance.
Queen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bregenzer counters with a nice uppercut.

Queen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bregenzer, pushing him back against the cage.
Queen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bregenzer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Bregenzer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Queen gets through Bregenzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bregenzer lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Good body shot from Queen.
Bregenzer can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer lands a nice elbow.
Queen looking to stall.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bregenzer backwards.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bregenzers head.
Bregenzer blocking some punches.
Queen blocks the elbow strike.
Bregenzer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kevin Queen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bregenzer missing with knees to the body.
Bregenzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bregenzer stalling in the clinch but Queen improves position.
Queen misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a right hand.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bregenzer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Bregenzer blocks an uppercut.
Bregenzer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen misses with a knee strike.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bregenzer.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Bregenzer.
Bregenzer prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen taking a breather.
Queen blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Bregenzer lands a damaging elbow.
Queen stalling in the clinch.
Queen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a knee to the head.
Bregenzer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Bregenzer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bregenzer prevents a body shot from Queen.
Bregenzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bregenzer controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Queen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bregenzer throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
Queen is looking to clinch but Bregenzer is avoiding it.

Queen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen keeps control of Bregenzer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bregenzer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bregenzer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bregenzer circles away.
Queen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kevin Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Bregenzer pushes him off.
Bregenzer scores with a nice strike.
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Bregenzer pushes him off.
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Bregenzer pushes him off.
Queen looks to clinch
and Bregenzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bregenzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Peter Bregenzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Bregenzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bregenzer cracks Queen with a good jab.

Queen is rocked!

Queen has Bregenzer up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Queen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bregenzer has Queen pressed against the cage. He pushes Queen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bregenzer throws a beautiful elbow that sends Queen crashing to the floor! Bregenzer piles on the pressure with more strikes! Queen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Bregenzer!
An out of breath Peter Bregenzer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Proffesor Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Proffesor Ness has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ness
vs
Aguilar

188 cm
21
199 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Proffesor Ness !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguilar.

Aguilar darts in and clinches Ness up against the cage.

Aguilar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aguilar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aguilar throws a big elbow that misses.

Ness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguilar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ness preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar passes Ness 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aguilar passes to full mount!
BOOM! Aguilar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguilar unloading with bombs!
Ness wants to hold on but Aguilar pushes him away.
Aguilar lands a heavy elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ness hang on?

It looks like Proffesor Ness has been cut.
Aguilar is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Ness is rocked!
Aguilar with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Ness is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aguilar softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ness is out cold! Aguilar jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Aguilar!
Alvin Aguilar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Machado
vs
Ray

189 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Fabio Machado has been cut.
Ray thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.

Ray has managed to clinch.
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!
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.

Ray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machado can't fight it off and eventually Ray manages to take the fight to the floor. Machado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

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

Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ray lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Ray stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.

Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado is pulling down on Ray's head to control his posture.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ray defends well.
Machado working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ray trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Ray hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Ray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado is looking to clinch but Ray is avoiding it.
Machado wants to clinch up but Ray keeps it at a distance.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ray.
Machado tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to land a front kick but Ray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Machado blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ray scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.

Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machado is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ray lands with a shot to the body.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off.

Ray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machado being controlled for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado is not content to let Ray control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to get back to half guard.
Machado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ray working the ground and pound from side control.

Machado is rocked!
Ray taking a breather here.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Machado looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ray turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ray!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Connolly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Te Huna
vs
Connolly

187 cm
29
210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Te Huna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Connolly!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandon Connolly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Te Huna is rocked!

It looks like James Te Huna has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connolly lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Te Huna crumples to the floor! Connolly milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Connolly!
An intense looking Brandon Connolly took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'All your bit coins are belong to us!'.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Gubarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gubarev's entrance music is Mutant Ninja. A fine choice. Felix Fernandez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gubarev
vs
Fernandez

170 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasily Gubarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fernandez misses.
Gubarev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gubarev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gubarev closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gubarev.
Fernandez looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gubarev avoids it.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Gubarev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gubarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gubarev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gubarev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gubarev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev crunches a lovely knee into Fernandez's ribcage.
Gubarev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Gubarev landing knees to the body.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gubarev up against the cage.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Gubarev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gubarev with a knee to the head.

It looks like Felix Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gubarev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez is trying to maintain a safe position but Gubarev gets an underhook and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Fernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Gubarev controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Gubarev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Fernandez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gubarev is just out of range.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gubarev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Gubarev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gubarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gubarev, right into the meat.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.

Gubarev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks with his arms.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev managing to block the knees to the body from Fernandez.
Fernandez trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gubarev avoids it.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Vasily Gubarev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Gubarev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gubarev tries to land knees in the clinch but Fernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Fernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Fernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez misses with a body punch.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Gubarev.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez works over Gubarev's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gubarev moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Vasily Gubarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gubarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Gubarev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gubarev looks to clinch
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gubarev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
Gubarev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernandez's calf.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gubarev tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Gubarev darts in trying to clinch

and Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Gubarev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandez throws an elbow but misses.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fernandez scores with a shot to the side of Gubarev's head.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gubarev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gubarev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Gubarev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Fernandez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gubarev is looking to clinch.

Gubarev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Fernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gubarev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gubarev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fernandez avoiding damage as Gubarev throws knees to the body.
Gubarev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Gubarev misses with a knee strike.
Gubarev misses with a knee to the head.
Gubarev looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez taking a breather.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Gubarev misses with a knee to the head.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks with his arms.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Gubarev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez is defending well for now.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gubarev blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gubarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez avoids it.
Felix Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasily Gubarev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is struggling to control the position.
Fernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking to throw knees to the head but Gubarev is blocking nicely.
Gubarev avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a body punch.
Fernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gubarev missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez stalling.
Fernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gubarev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Gubarev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gubarev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Gubarev!
Vasily Gubarev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Li
vs
Ji

183 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ji lands a jab to the head.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Ji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ji jabs at Li's body.
Ji throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Ji.
Ji tries to clinch
and Li counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Zhen Ji has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Ji strikes from the bottom but Li uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Ji takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ji wants to get back to his feet but Li drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Li seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ji felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Li working the strikes but Ji uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Li working Ji over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji is trying to stand back up but Li is controlling him
Li trying to pass the guard but Ji defending well.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ji tries to kick Li off but Li keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ji is trying to get back to full guard.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Li 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.
Ji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Ji wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li wants to take a breather but Ji is having none of it.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ji is looking to improve his position.
Ji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
Ji flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents Ji from improving his position.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Ji's head.
Li is nestled in close to Ji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Ji's head.

Ji is rocked!
Li is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ji is hurt! He's hurt bad - Li fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ji from any more punishment! Congratulations to Li! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Li!
A very excited looking Jason Li rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

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

Jude
vs
Greiner

185 cm
23
217 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

193 cm
22
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Greiner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greiner looking to score a takedown here. Jude is defending well but Greiner drives through and ends up in Jude's guard.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Jude keeps moving.

Jude throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Jude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jude trying to control the position.
Greiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jude is trying to keep Greiner in close.
Greiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jude's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner lands a couple of elbows.
Greiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greiner.
Greiner trying to control but Jude is working from the bottom.
Jude wants to stand but Greiner is controlling the position.
Greiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greiner trying to control but Jude is working from the bottom.
Jude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jude wants to stand up but Greiner is controlling him.
Greiner is in close to Jude's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greiner works over Jude with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jude wants to stand up but Greiner is controlling him.
Greiner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Jude is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greiner passes Jude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greiner trying to control the pace.
Greiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jude's head.
Greiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jude with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greiner prevents Jude from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greiner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Greiner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Greiner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jude tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greiner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Greiner!
Matt Greiner is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Murphy
vs
Randall

198 cm
26
266 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
262 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borg Randall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Randall closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randall.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Randall misses with some punches.
Randall lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randall prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy tries to break free but Randall pushes him back against the cage.
Randall has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Randall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Randall.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy lunges at Randall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randall's hand.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Randall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randall is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Randall moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy tries a body shot but Randall blocks it.
Randall throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.

Murphy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murphy to the mat. Murphy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Randall is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Borg Randall has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randall tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Murphy drops Randall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Randall looks back up at him and smiles so Murphy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Randall is rocked!
Randall looks winded!
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Randall moved away.
Randall is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Borg Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Randall takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Randall tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Murphy!