SFC: WNF 22 HW Tourney Rd.3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whisper Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army's entrance music is Tiger Army - Incorporeal. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Army
vs
Welker

183 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

185 cm
24
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Whisper Welker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Welker as he connects with a hook.
Welker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Welker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Army on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Welker checks a leg kick.
Welker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Welker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Army.
Welker tries for a takedown but Army sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welker looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welker manages to avoid it.
Welker looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Welker's shoulder, as Welker tries to avoid the shot.
Welker misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.
Welker connects with a solid leg kick.
Welker ducks right into an uppercut from Army.
Welker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Army.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Army misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Army at a distance.
Army scores with a leg kick.
Army avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Army misses with a leg kick.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Welker.
Army lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Army lands a front kick.
Welker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Army throws a chopping leg kick but Welker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Welker misses the shot to the body.
Army tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welker scores with a jab.
Army misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welker.
Army wants to clinch up but Welker keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welker shoots in but Army avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Welker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Army misses the jab.
Army avoids the head kick by Welker.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army misses with a hook.
Army lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Army throws a leg kick but Welker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Welker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Welker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Welker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Army sprawls well initially but Welker persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Army looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Welker wants to free his trapped foot but Army is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Army with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Army is looking for a sweep. Welker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Army trying to control but Welker postures up.
Welker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Army does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Army slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Welker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Army works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Welker trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Army keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Welker throws a big right hand that misses.
Welker throwing strikes but missing.
Army looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Welker wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Whisper Welker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Welker moves away.
The fighters circling - Army throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Nice uppercut lands for Welker. That snapped Army's head back.
Welker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.

Welker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Army manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Army is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Welker is trying to maintain the position but Army is very close to passing his half guard.
Welker is refusing to be controlled, as Army sits in half guard.
Welker controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker is trying to get back to full guard.
Army wants to pass the guard but Welker is defending well.
Welker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welker.
Army is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker pulls Army in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tiger Army.
Welker goes for a double leg but Army avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Army continues to drive forward.
Welker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Welker misses with some punches.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Welker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Army takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Welker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Army walks forward, straight into a front kick from Welker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army moves away from the strike by Welker.
Army throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Army avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Army throws the left hand but Welker avoids the punch easily.
Army avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Army.
Welker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Army.
Army uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Army.
Welker misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Army.
Tiger Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Welker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Army takes a swing at Welker's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Army.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welker lands a lovely overhand right.
Welker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army scoring well with a low kick there.
Welker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welker works the jab nicely.
Welker lands a right hook to the body.
Army jabs at Welker's body.
A shot to the liver by Welker. Beautiful body shot.
Welker thumps Army with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Army.
Welker thuds a left hand into Army's body.
A punch lands to the side of Welker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Army thows a body kick. Welker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Army misses with a jab to the body

and Welker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Army's guard.
Army keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whisper Welker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Welker just misses with a punch to the body.
Welker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Army tries to avoid it but Welker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Army to the ground. Army escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Army moves out of range of the body kick from Welker.
Welker lands with a right hand.
Army is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick from Welker lands but Army takes it in his stride.
Army checks a leg kick.
Army connects with a nice looking jab.
Army throws the left hand but Welker avoids the punch easily.
Welker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Army's calf.
Welker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Whisper Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Welker keeps the fight on the outside.
Welker scores with a push kick.
Welker throws a body kick that misses.
Army moves away from the strike by Welker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army misses with a wild body shot.
Welker misses with a body kick.
Army with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Army moves out of range of the body kick.
Army staying out of range there.
Welker looks to land a combination. Army sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Welker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Army paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Army on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Army turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Army throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Welker.
Army misses with a kick to the body.
Welker looks to throw a body kick

and Army counters with a single leg into guard. Welker didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Welker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Army controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Army seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Welker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Welker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Army is keen to just control but Welker is a slippery customer.
Welker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army won't allow Welker to sweep him here.
Army trying to control but Welker is working from the bottom.
Army postures up.
Welker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Welker controls Army momentarily but Army frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tiger Army.
Army is looking to score with low kicks.
Welker connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker throws a low kick, looking for Army's leg but Army calmly moves out of range.
Welker misses the shot to the body.
Welker wants to clinch up but Army keeps it at a distance.
Welker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Army tries to clinch but Welker is having none of it.
Welker lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Welker. That's going to slow Army down.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Welker.
Nice body kick there by Welker.
Welker lands a nice shot to the body.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Welker is just out of range.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Welker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Welker lands but Army takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welker shoots for a double leg takedown but Army sprawls well. He's pushed Welker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Welker is just out of range.
Tiger Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army throws out a loose jab but Welker uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Whisper Welker.
Well Welker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whisper Welker!
An out of breath Whisper Welker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Francisco
vs
Freeman

182 cm
23
142 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

169 cm
24
140 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freeman scores with a takedown into Francisco's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freeman advances to half guard.
Freeman trying to mount his opponent but Francisco defends it.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Freeman trying to control the action but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Francisco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
Freeman prevents Francisco from improving his position.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Francisco won't allow it.
Freeman controlling the action here.
Freeman is looking to take a break and control but Francisco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francisco wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Connor Freeman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Freeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francisco.

Freeman closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Freeman lands a good knee to the midsection. Francisco won't want to take too many of those.
Freeman gets through Francisco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Freeman is working Francisco over against the cage.
Francisco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Freeman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freeman lands a hook to the side of the head.

Freeman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Francisco is trying to keep an underhook but Freeman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Freeman lands with a punch from half guard.
Freeman is taking a breather. Francisco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Freeman postures up.
Francisco wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Francisco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.

Freeman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francisco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Freeman has managed to get both his arms back between Francisco's legs - danger averted.
Francisco is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Francisco is retaining full guard.

Francisco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francisco can't keep his opponent in guard - Freeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Freeman wants to work for an arm triangle but Francisco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Francisco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Freeman jumps into side control!

Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francisco is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Francisco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Freeman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman prevents Francisco from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Francisco avoid being mounted?
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francisco keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francisco wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francisco keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freeman feints and as Francisco raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman lands a couple of elbows.
Francisco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francisco keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.
Francisco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Connor Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Freeman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Francisco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Francisco has momentary wrist control but Freeman slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Francisco is on top in guard.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francisco is controlling him.

Freeman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Francisco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Freeman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Francisco regains guard.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman postures up.

Freeman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Francisco has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Freeman is looking to defend but Francisco has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Freeman! Francisco pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Freeman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Francisco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Era Ojdanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Era Ojdanic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Era Ojdanic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ojdanic
vs
Smith

180 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

161 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Era Ojdanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a looping right hand.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith trying to control the position but Ojdanic is working away.
Smith takes a little break here. Ojdanic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith working the head with strikes.
Ojdanic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ojdanic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ojdanic to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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!
Ojdanic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the head with strikes.

Ojdanic is rocked!
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Ojdanic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith cracks Ojdanic with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Smith immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ojdanic is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maurice Smith thanked Brazil War House (Laundry 90%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Clint Hardy enters the cage!

Mercer
vs
Hardy

190 cm
24
252 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

200 cm
30
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conquer

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Mercer saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy sizes up Mercer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Stu Mercer has been cut.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Mercer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lion's Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Hardy pulls Mercer in to control the position.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercer 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.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy is pulling down on Mercer's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercer, at least for the moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Clint Hardy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A jab from Mercer does it's job there.

It looks like Clint Hardy has been cut.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Mercer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardy if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Mercer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Mercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy slips a jab from Mercer.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.

Mercer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Mercer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mercer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.

Mercer decides to stand back up. Mercer steps back and let's Hardy get back to his feet.

Mercer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mercer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mercer slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy dodges the ground and pound from Mercer.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mercer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mercer cracks Hardy with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mercer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
Mercer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mercer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Mercer stalls from top position.

Mercer is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Mercer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Mercer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mercer tries to clinch up.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercer checks a leg kick.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stu Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Mercer.
Mercer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
A big right from Mercer misses.

Mercer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mercer trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Mercer throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy controlling the position.
Mercer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Clint Hardy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Stu Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Mercer didn't see that one coming.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Mercer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Mercer throwing strikes but missing.

Hardy is working an open guard so Mercer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy trying to stall but Mercer improves his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
Hardy stalls.

Mercer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mercer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hardy postures up.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hardy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mercer is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clint Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mercer moves into the clinch.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercer as Hardy tries to tie him up.

Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercer's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
Mercer takes one on the button.

Stu Mercer's cut is getting worse.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Mercer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Mercer saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercer doesn't seem phased though.

Stu Mercer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Mercer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hardy trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Mercer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Stu Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hardy looks like he's trying to stand up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy wants to slow Mercer down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Mercer with an uppercut!
Hardy takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Mercer improves position.

Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Mercer gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mercer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clint Hardy!
In defeat, Stu Mercer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll smack this fool'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unchained has chosen Soviet Connection as his entrance music. 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.

Nym
vs
Unchained

150 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

177 cm
24
148 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite 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 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sudo Nym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Django Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nym.
Nym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nym is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nym misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unchained throws a body punch but Nym moves out of range.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot.
Nym takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Nym's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nym fails with a takedown attempt.
Unchained throws a low kick, looking for Nym's leg but Nym calmly moves out of range.
Unchained throws a lazy right hand but Nym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nym fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudo Nym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nym checks a leg kick.
Unchained dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Unchained defends well and Nym ends up having to push Unchained into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Unchained looking to throw knees to the head but Nym is blocking nicely.
Unchained tries a knee to the head but Nym blocks it.
Unchained tries to land a knee to the head but Nym blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unchained using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nym has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Unchained lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unchained misses with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unchained 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.
Unchained softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nym working aggressively here.
Nym is trying to pull guard but Unchained turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unchained looking to throw knees to the head but Nym is blocking nicely.
Unchained tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nym avoids it.
Unchained throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nym blocks it with crossed arms.

Nym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nym moves away.

Unchained gets tackled into the cage by Nym. Nym maintains the clinch.

Unchained breaks from the clinch.

Nym has taken the fight to the clinch.
Unchained tries to land knees in the clinch but Nym avoids the damage to the body.
Nym works on Unchained's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nym is trying to push Unchained away but Unchained has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nym is trying to break free.
Unchained tries to work over Nym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unchained misses with a knee to the head.
Unchained is pressed up against the cage. Nym has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unchained down to the mat. Unchained avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Unchained is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nym.
Unchained misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nym checks the leg kick nicely there.
Django Unchained seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nym throws a body shot but no joy.
Unchained feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nym's calf.
Unchained keeps the fight on the outside.
Unchained goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Nym gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nym tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unchained misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained lands a body shot in the clinch.
Unchained tries to land a knee to the head but Nym blocks with his arms.
Nym misses with the head strike.
Nym tries to pull guard but Unchained won't allow it.
Unchained throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unchained lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unchained working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nym slowing the pace effectively.
Nym prevents a body shot from Unchained.

Nym pulls guard.
Nym might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Unchained postures up and lands a big shot to Nym's brow.
Nym has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Unchained has passed into side control.
Unchained controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nym manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nym takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unchained slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unchained tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unchained is keeping the position for now.

Nym gets to his feet. Unchained looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Django Unchained will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Nym misses.
Unchained lands a jab to Nym's midsection.
Sudo Nym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nym gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Unchained.
Unchained avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Unchained keeps the fight on the outside.
Nym wants to clinch.
Unchained throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Unchained tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nym was well out of range. Poor timing from Unchained.

Nym instigates a clinch.
Unchained misses with a punch on the inside.
Nym fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Unchained blocks the elbow strike.
Unchained lands a knee to the head.
Unchained works on Nym's body with a couple of short punches.
Unchained lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unchained lands a hook that snaps the head of Nym backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained working aggressively here.
Unchained dodges an elbow strike from Nym.
Unchained lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unchained.
Unchained tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nym's elbow.
Nym lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Django Unchained has been cut.

Nym ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nym no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nym keeping full guard, as Unchained tries to pass.
Nym looking to control.
Nym 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.
Nym is trying to keep Unchained in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sudo Nym has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Unchained keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unchained pinned against the cage. Unchained gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nym changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unchained tries to avoid it but Nym manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unchained to the ground. Unchained escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudo Nym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unchained works the jab nicely.
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
Unchained lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unchained with a jab.

Nym is rocked!
Unchained circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nym drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Unchained follows Nym 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 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Django Unchained!
A victorious Django Unchained thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paso Leati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Leati is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Babylon 5. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Asanov
vs
Leati

190 cm
23
259 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

205 cm
23
274 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paso Leati!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Asanov gets tackled into the cage by Leati. Leati maintains the clinch.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Leati drives through and clinches with Asanov against the cage.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Asanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leati blocks an uppercut.
Leati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paso Leati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leati gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Paso Leati has been cut.

Leati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asanov to the mat! Asanov manages to get full 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leati looking to pass the guard.
Leati throwing strikes but missing.

Asanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Asanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.
Asanov stops a takedown attempt from Leati.
Asanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leati prevents a body shot from Asanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leati drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leati goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asanov prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
Leati misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov has a couple of punches blocked by Leati.
Asanov lands an uppercut.
Asanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Leati's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asanov stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leati fails to pull guard.
Leati throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leati jumps guard but Asanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Asanov scores with a nice short uppercut.

Leati turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leati manages to end up in side control.
Asanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asanov is pushing Leati's head away, looking to escape. Leati manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leati trying to control the position but Asanov is working away.

Leati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leati misses with the ground and pound.
Asanov controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asanov controlling the action here.
Leati is staying active underneath Asanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Guljigit Asanov just wasn't active enough.
Asanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Asanov lands a nice shot that snaps Leati's head back.
Leati with a lazy takedown attempt

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Asanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asanov is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Asanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leati or not.
Asanov has Leati pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guljigit Asanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paso Leati's cut.
That's time! Asanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Leati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leati fails with a takedown attempt.
Leati shoots in for a double leg but Asanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.
Asanov scores with a nice strike.

Leati darts in and clinches Asanov up against the cage.
Leati wants a takedown.
Asanov pushes Leati back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov gets underhooks to prevent Leati's takedown attempt.
Asanov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Asanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asanov.
Leati wants to take the fight to the mat but Asanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asanov lands a right hand.
Asanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Leati is breathing heavily.
Asanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Leati drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Asanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leati gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Asanov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Asanov wants to hold on but Leati pushes him away.
Asanov gets back to half guard.
Leati prevents Asanov from standing back up.
Paso Leati has got the better of the ground game so far.

Leati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asanov pushes Leati off looking to stand but Leati dives back in and keeps control.
Leati is looking to take a break and control but Asanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Leati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asanov defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov is trying to stand up here but Leati is controlling him well.

Leati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asanov is looking to control Leati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asanov avoid being mounted?
Asanov wants to improve his position but Leati is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Leati is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leati is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asanov wants to improve his position but Leati is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leati is keen to just control but Asanov is a slippery customer.
Asanov is trying to stand back up but Leati is controlling him
Asanov is pressing down on Leati's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leati manages to get himself to full guard.
Leati has a closed guard, preventing Asanov from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Asanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guljigit Asanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paso Leati's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Leati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asanov as he jumps to the side.
Leati shoots in for a takedown but Asanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Asanov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leati has Asanov pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Asanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asanov trying to control the position but instead, Leati has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asanov into the cage.
Leati goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asanov prevents it.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leati circles away from the clinch attempt.

Asanov closes the distance and clinches.
Asanov lands with a light punch inside.
Leati is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leati wants a takedown.
Leati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asanov throws out a powerful jab.

Asanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leati, pushing him back against the cage.
Asanov cracks Leati with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanov lands a right hand.
Come on Asanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov scores with a shoulder strike.

Leati is rocked!
Asanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leati with a big uppercut! Leati tries to clinch up but Asanov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leati to the mat! Leati covers up and Asanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guljigit Asanov!
After the fight, Guljigit Asanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Berdich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Berdich
vs
Gaarlandt

170 cm
30
142 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

175 cm
22
140 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaarlandt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaarlandt wants to free his trapped foot but Berdich is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gaarlandt is looking for a kimura here.
Berdich tries to roll over but Gaarlandt keeps him under control.

Gaarlandt is working for a kimura but Berdich is defending it quite comfortably.
Berdich is looking to improve his position.

Gaarlandt is looking for a kimura but Berdich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaarlandt to get the leverage.

Gaarlandt seems to be looking for submissions.

Berdich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaarlandt pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berdich is looking for a sweep. Gaarlandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Berdich looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaarlandt seems to be looking for submissions.

Berdich is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaarlandt.
Berdich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaarlandt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berdich sees it coming and defends easily.

Berdich is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaarlandt.

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

Gaarlandt seems to be working for a kimura but Berdich defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaarlandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berdich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Gaarlandt pushes down on Berdich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berdich wants to get back to full guard.
Gaarlandt is pressing down on Berdich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berdich is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berdich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Berdich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaarlandt manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Gaarlandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berdich is aware though and is defending well.

Gaarlandt working for a triangle but Berdich defends it easily.

Berdich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich scoring with some ground and pound.
Gaarlandt has momentary wrist control but Berdich slips an elbow through the middle.

Gaarlandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdich defends well.
Berdich pushes down on Gaarlandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.

Berdich wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaarlandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaarlandt taking some punishment here, with Berdich in his half guard.
Berdich wants to pass to mount but Gaarlandt is defending the position.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaarlandt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gaarlandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berdich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berdich chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich chips away with some ground and pound.
Berdich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berdich passes Gaarlandt's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Berdich is trying to work for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending well.
Berdich is nestled in close to Gaarlandt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berdich lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berdich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Gaarlandt is rocked!

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gaarlandt drives through with a takedown into Berdich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Gaarlandt drops back looking for a leg! Berdich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berdich manages to kick Gaarlandt off! Gaarlandt jumps back into Berdich's guard.

Gaarlandt drops back looking for a leg! Berdich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berdich manages to kick Gaarlandt off! Gaarlandt jumps back into Berdich's guard.
Gaarlandt wants to pass the guard but Berdich is keeping the position.
Berdich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berdich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berdich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Berdich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich forces his way into half guard.
Berdich working over Gaarlandt with some ground and pound. Gaarlandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Berdich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gaarlandt has hold of Berdich's hands but Berdich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berdich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berdich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaarlandt is pressing down on Berdich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

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

Gaarlandt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berdich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaarlandt has momentary wrist control but Berdich slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Berdich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berdich working some strikes from top position.
Berdich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaarlandt is still in real trouble! Can Berdich finish him?
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Berdich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berdich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gaarlandt's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
After winning the bout, Andy Berdich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jody Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Vercotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vercotti has chosen Poverty - Ennio Morricone as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jody Felterbush has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jody Felterbush seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Felterbush
vs
Vercotti

176 cm
23
168 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

176 cm
22
162 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

GREEN!160

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jody Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luigi Vercotti!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercotti lands a really nice looking cross but Felterbush seems unphased.
Vercotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vercotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercotti with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Felterbush.
Vercotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Felterbush thuds his shin into the meat of Vercotti's side.
Vercotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felterbush manages to avoid it.
Felterbush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vercotti enables Felterbush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vercotti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vercotti trying to keep a closed guard but Felterbush is proving a slippery customer.
Vercotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Felterbush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vercotti pulls Felterbush in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Felterbush moves away from the strike by Vercotti.
Luigi Vercotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felterbush shoots in and drives through. Vercotti sprawls well.
Felterbush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vercotti momentarily.
Vercotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felterbush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vercotti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Felterbush - the referee stops the clock and Vercotti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Felterbush. Vercotti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vercotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felterbush.
Felterbush throws a body punch but Vercotti moves out of range.
Vercotti misses with a wild body shot.
Vercotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felterbush moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vercotti.
Felterbush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Felterbush takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vercotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vercotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vercotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felterbush throws a head kick that misses.
Felterbush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vercotti defends well and Felterbush ends up having to push Vercotti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Felterbush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Vercotti.
Vercotti working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Vercotti.
Vercotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Felterbush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vercotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vercotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felterbush.
Vercotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Felterbush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jody Felterbush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vercotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vercotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vercotti throws a series of strikes that have Felterbush backpedaling.
Felterbush lands a two punch combo.
Vercotti swings for the body but Felterbush moves out of range.
Vercotti looks to land a right hand but Felterbush moved out of range.
Jab from Vercotti.
Nice takedown defense from Vercotti. No joy for Felterbush on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vercotti swings for the body but Felterbush moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felterbush.
Vercotti throws a hook but Felterbush blocks it.
Felterbush delivers a nice body kick.
Felterbush moves out of range as Vercotti strikes.
Vercotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felterbush misses with a body kick.
Vercotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Felterbush rather than just go for the knockout.
Vercotti misses the shot to the body.
Vercotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felterbush misses the shot to the body.
Felterbush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felterbush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vercotti.
Vercotti throws an overhand right that lands on Felterbush's shoulder, as Felterbush tries to avoid the shot.
Vercotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vercotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felterbush throws a body kick that misses.
Vercotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felterbush.
Vercotti lands the left hand.
Vercotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Felterbush is just out of range.
Felterbush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vercotti connects with a body shot.
Vercotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felterbush connects with a leg kick. Vercotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vercotti lands a nice hook to Felterbush's body. Felterbush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vercotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Felterbush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vercotti avoids it really well and circles away.
Vercotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vercotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Felterbush doesn't seem phased though.
Vercotti avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Felterbush misses with the combination.
Felterbush avoids the body shot from Vercotti.
Vercotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felterbush moves away.
Vercotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Vercotti walks into a stiff left hand from Felterbush.
Felterbush looks to land a body kick but Vercotti moved away.
Felterbush throws a looping overhand right but Vercotti ducks down to avoid it.
Vercotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Felterbush is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Felterbush is just out of range.
Vercotti throws a right hand that misses
and Felterbush counters with a good, hard body kick but Vercotti shrugs it off.
Felterbush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vercotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vercotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felterbush.
Felterbush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Felterbush lands with an uppercut that bounces Vercotti off the cage and back into range.
Felterbush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Felterbush throws the left hand but Vercotti avoids the punch easily.
Luigi Vercotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vercotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felterbush ducks under a wild hook from Vercotti.
Felterbush misses with a body kick.
Vercotti scores with a hook to the body. Felterbush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vercotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vercotti.
Vercotti looks to land a right hand but Felterbush moved out of range.
Vercotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felterbush.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercotti manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Felterbush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vercotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Felterbush in his tracks.
Felterbush misses with a straight right.
A big left from Vercotti misses.
Felterbush stalks Vercotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vercotti's face. Vercotti staggers backwards, shaken.

Felterbush dives in and scores a takedown into Vercotti's guard.
Vercotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felterbush is one step ahead there.
Felterbush is in close to Vercotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vercotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vercotti is controlling Felterbush's posture.
Vercotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felterbush is one step ahead there.
Felterbush pushes down on Vercotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felterbush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercotti keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luigi Vercotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vercotti throws a nice looking combination but Felterbush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vercotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vercotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felterbush throws out the jab.
Vercotti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vercotti slips under a jab.
Vercotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vercotti.
Felterbush keeps Vercotti at a distance using the push kick.
Felterbush is looking to land body kicks.
Vercotti throws a right hand that Felterbush ducks under and follows up with a left that Felterbush also avoids with ease.
Vercotti throws a hook but Felterbush blocks it.
Felterbush lands a jab-cross combination.
Vercotti throws a lazy right hand but Felterbush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush connects with an inside leg kick.
Felterbush takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Felterbush tries a head kick but it misses.
Vercotti misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Felterbush.
Vercotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Felterbush throws a push kick but Vercotti slaps the foot to one side.
Vercotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Felterbush lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from Vercotti misses

and Felterbush counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vercotti's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vercotti has control of Felterbush's left arm, preventing Felterbush from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush looking to sit in guard and control but Vercotti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Felterbush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jody Felterbush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felterbush is looking to sweep but instead, Vercotti has passed into half guard.
Vercotti is taking a breather. Felterbush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jody Felterbush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vercotti prevents Felterbush from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercotti controlling the action here.
Felterbush is looking for a sweep. Vercotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Felterbush is working hard here to advance position.
Vercotti lands strikes from half guard.

Felterbush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vercotti pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vercotti lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush is not content to let Vercotti control the position.
Vercotti working over Felterbush with some ground and pound. Felterbush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Felterbush tries to get to full guard but Vercotti has control of the leg.
Felterbush is refusing to be controlled, as Vercotti sits in half guard.
Felterbush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vercotti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vercotti's back!
Vercotti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vercotti wants to control his opponent's hands but Felterbush gets his hands free.
Felterbush scores with punches and elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vercotti is in a bad position with Felterbush working for a choke. Vercotti manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jody Felterbush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vercotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Vercotti!
A very excited looking Luigi Vercotti 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chick Bowdrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patellar Luxation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bowdrie
vs
Luxation

194 cm
24
239 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chick Bowdrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patellar Luxation!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Luxation.
Luxation throws a head kick that misses
and Bowdrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Patellar Luxation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Bowdrie misses.
Luxation just misses with a punch to the body.
Luxation tries a head kick but it misses.
Bowdrie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luxation's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Luxation ducks straight into an uppercut from Bowdrie and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Luxation manages to regain guard straight away.

Luxation is rocked!
Luxation wants to sweep but no luck.
Luxation is still in real trouble! Can Bowdrie finish him?
Bowdrie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luxation seems to have recovered his senses.
Bowdrie scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been hearing good reports from Bowdrie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bowdrie throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowdrie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxation is controlling Bowdrie's posture.
Bowdrie is working Luxation over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Luxation trying to control the position.
Bowdrie wants to control from the top but Luxation keeps moving.
Bowdrie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowdrie 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.
Bowdrie throwing strikes from guard but Luxation blocks nicely.
Luxation 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie trying to move into half guard but instead Luxation has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowdrie managing to control the position.
Luxation won't allow Bowdrie to sweep him here.
Bowdrie is working hard here to advance position.
Bowdrie is trying to control the position but Luxation postures up.
Luxation is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowdrie misses with a hook.
Luxation moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie throws out a powerful jab.
Bowdrie looks to throw the jab but Luxation is out of range.
Bowdrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Luxation is just out of range.
Bowdrie blocks a head kick by Luxation.
Luxation throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luxation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowdrie.
Bowdrie misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Luxation misses
and Bowdrie counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowdrie misses with a hook.
Luxation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie throws a push kick but Luxation slaps the foot to one side.
Bowdrie wants to land a leg kick but Luxation is out of range.
Luxation throws a head kick but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Luxation misses with a kick to the body.
Bowdrie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luxation.
Luxation checks a leg kick nicely.
Bowdrie throws an off balance right hand
and Luxation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Bowdrie misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowdrie tries to land a front kick but Luxation steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowdrie thumps Luxation with a low kick.
Luxation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowdrie's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chick Bowdrie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luxation misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luxation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bowdrie throws a leg kick but Luxation sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowdrie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luxation.
Bowdrie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luxation throws a head kick but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Luxation's corner calls for a 1-2. Luxation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luxation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowdrie.
Luxation tries a head kick but it misses.
Luxation throws a head kick but Bowdrie moves out of range.
Luxation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxation takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowdrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Luxation.

Bowdrie drops his shoulder and cracks Luxation with a huge uppercut! Luxation goes down! Can Bowdrie finish him?
Bowdrie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luxation can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowdrie throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowdrie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowdrie throws a strike but Luxation rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowdrie pulls Luxation in to control the position.
Luxation wants to control from the top but Bowdrie keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowdrie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bowdrie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bowdrie slips a nice elbow through Luxation's hands, connecting with Luxation's forehead.
Bowdrie is keen to just control but Luxation is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowdrie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luxation is looking to control Bowdrie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luxation avoid being mounted?
Bowdrie throwing shots but Luxation is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luxation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luxation is staying active underneath Bowdrie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bowdrie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luxation defending well though.
Bowdrie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowdrie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bowdrie looks to land a strike but Luxation avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bowdrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Luxation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowdrie postures up and lands a big shot to Luxation's brow.
Bowdrie connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luxation keeping moving, preventing Bowdrie from controlling successfully.
Chick Bowdrie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowdrie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Luxation is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Luxation has momentary wrist control but Bowdrie slips an elbow through the middle.
Luxation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luxation keeping moving, preventing Bowdrie from controlling successfully.
Bowdrie is really struggling to control Luxation but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Chick Bowdrie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luxation throws a lazy head kick

and Bowdrie counters with a left hand that sends Luxation to the canvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chick Bowdrie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bowdrie weaves into range and cracks Luxation right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Luxation goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bowdrie is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chick Bowdrie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marailov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Вставай. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Marailov
vs
Man

191 cm
24
267 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

198 cm
23
245 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a body shot.

Man has Marailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Marailov taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marailov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marailov.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man working aggressively here.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Marailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marailov tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Marailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marailov tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marailov is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Marailov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marailov is looking to reverse the position.
Man working the ground and pound but Marailov is defending the strikes.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Marailov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scoring with punches and elbows.
Marailov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marailov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
Marailov regains half guard, as Man was trying to land strikes.
Man trying to control the pace.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marailov keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marailov's head.
Marailov is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Man there.
Man controlling the action here.
Marailov manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man cracks Marailov with a solid left hand.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Marailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marailov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man catches Marailov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Man. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Man missing with a left hand there. Marailov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov works the jab nicely.

It looks like Super Man has been cut.
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!
Marailov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marailov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Marailov misses.
Marailov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Man lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man clobbers Marailov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marailov swinging wildly here.
Super Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marailov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marailov finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Man instigates a clinch.
Marailov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow.
Marailov misses with the head strike.
Marailov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Marailov as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marailov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marailov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Marailov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man looking to stall.
Marailov gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man misses with the head strike.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow.
Marailov takes a shot to the head.
Marailov lands a body shot.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Marailov blocks a body shot from Man.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man prevents a body shot from Marailov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marailov.
Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marailov cracks Man with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man pushes Marailov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Marailov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marailov lands with a light punch inside.
Marailov throws a head punch that misses.
Man tries to stall but Marailov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow.
Marailov taking a breather.
Marailov taking a breather.
Good body shot from Man.
Man looking for a takedown.
Gustav Marailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
A short left from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marailov's elbow.
Super Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marailov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov misses with some punches.
Marailov is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marailov after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marailov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man wants a takedown.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Marailov.
Marailov blocking some punches.
Man stalls.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marailov can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Marailov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Super Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Man is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man cracks Marailov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Man lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Marailov throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man scores with a jab. Marailov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marailov misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Marailov connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marailov tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marailov to the ground. Marailov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustav Marailov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Marailov takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Marailov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man cracks Marailov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marailov did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustav Marailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man throwing shots but Marailov is blocking nicely.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marailov defending well though.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marailov to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Marailov has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marailov holds on and takes a little breather.
Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man postures up in Marailov's guard and throws a big left but Marailov blocks it.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to control from the top but Marailov keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marailov 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.
Man postures up in Marailov's guard and throws a big left but Marailov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marailov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marailov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marailov keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marailov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
Our winner, Super Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.