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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Roumani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roumani
vs
Orr

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Roumani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Orr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roumani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Orr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr stalling away here and it's allowed Roumani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Roumani looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Orr is defending well. Roumani quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Orr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roumani celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Roumani!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwitcher Bitchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwitcher Bitchin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bitchin
vs
Vasilyev

180 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwitcher Bitchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Bitchin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vasilyev to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Vasilyev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasilyev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fitness elite 24/7. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bitchin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasilyev on the ground.
Vasilyev passes Bitchin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vasilyev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vasilyev is working for a submission of some sort.

Vasilyev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bitchin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vasilyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Vasilyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grant
vs
Carvalho

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TJ Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TJ Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Carvalho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grant throws a series of punches but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Carvalho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grant stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Grant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho looks winded!
Grant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.

Carvalho shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is working hard here to advance position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grant 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.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant lands with a cross.
Carvalho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Carvalho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Grant 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.

Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho walks into a left hand.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
TJ Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Carvalho.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Carvalho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
TJ Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Carvalho with an uppercut!
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Grant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range as Grant strikes.
TJ Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Grant scores with a nice head shot.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grant lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant lands with a hook. Carvalho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Carvalho persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grant scores with a nice strike.
TJ Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Grant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grant.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TJ Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Grant stalks Carvalho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carvalho's face. Carvalho staggers backwards, shaken.
Grant throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Grant dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvalho takes one on the button.
A big left from Grant misses.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
Carvalho scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Grant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Grant circles away easily
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
TJ Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Carvalho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Carvalho getting side control.
Grant keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Carvalho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grant.
Grant is punishing Carvalho with some ground and pound.
Grant misses with an elbow to the head.
Carvalho covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Carvalho tries to escape but Grant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grant scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Carvalho is looking for a way out.
Arthur Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant punches Carvalho on the ear.
Grant is working the ground and pound. Can Carvalho escape?

Carvalho is rocked!
Grant scores with punches from the back.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Grant finish him?

Grant looking for the RNC.
Grant scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Carvalho is looking for a way out.
Grant scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho is trapped and Grant is scoring with shots to the head and body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Grant!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Old Hanma has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Castle
vs
Hanma

175 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Hanma!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Castle.
Hanma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castle throws a nice head kick!
Castle tries a head kick but it misses.
Castle throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Castle misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.

Castle forces Hanma back against the cage and clinches.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castle working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Castle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Castle.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Castle is pressed up against the cage. Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castle down to the mat. Castle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Castle.

Castle has managed to clinch.
Castle lands a shoulder strike.
Castle lands a knee to the head.
Castle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castle is defending well.
Dick Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Hanma.
Castle lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle lands a left hand.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castle.
A short right from Castle.
Castle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castle lands a left hand.
Castle gets underhooks to prevent Hanma's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Castle misses with a body punch.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
Castle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castle stalling in the clinch.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castle.
Castle leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dick Castle.
Castle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Castle darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Castle lands with a short shot to the head.
Castle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castle gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castle fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Castle forces Hanma back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is pushing Hanma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castle has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle lands a left hand.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
Castle misses with the head strike.
Castle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Hanma is rocked!
Castle lands with a left to the head.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Hanma dodges an elbow strike from Castle.
Hanma seems to have recovered his senses.
Castle lands with a left to the head.
Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castle lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanma looking for a takedown.
Dick Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Hanma.
Castle taking a breather.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Hanma blocks with his arms.
Castle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Castle.
Castle just leaning against Hanma, taking a breather.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castle lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castle throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castle.
Hanma has Castle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Castle leaning against his opponent.
Castle gets underhooks to prevent Hanma's takedown attempt.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Castle effectively controlling the action here.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle has Hanma pushed against the cage.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Castle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castle lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castle scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
A short right from Castle on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Castle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Castle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castle.
Hanma can't get the takedown.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Castle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castle.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle lands a knee to the head.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma wants to take the fight to the mat but Castle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Castle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castle working Hanma over with knees to the body.
Castle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Castle landing knees to the body.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Hanma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle stalling against the cage.
Castle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick Castle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castle pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Castle on the inside.
Castle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castle controlling the action here for a moment.
Castle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castle.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle lands with a light punch inside.
Castle unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hanma! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Castle is unloading with more strikes now! Hanma drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sindri Haraldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bond comes to the cage accompanied by The Jimmy Bond Theme.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bond
vs
Haraldsson

178 cm
25
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

156 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Vikai Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sindri Haraldsson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Haraldsson.
Nice body punch from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haraldsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Haraldsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Haraldsson lands a nice shot that snaps Bond's head back.
Sindri Haraldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraldsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Haraldsson does it's job there.
Haraldsson takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Haraldsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Haraldsson.

Bond is rocked!
Haraldsson digs a good body shot into Bond's ribs.
Haraldsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haraldsson misses the shot to the body.
Haraldsson scores with a hook.
Oh Bond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haraldsson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson gets through Bond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bond has Haraldsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haraldsson tumbling to the mat - Bond dives into Haraldsson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson is pulling down on Bond's head to control his posture.
Haraldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bond pushing down on Haraldsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bond is trying to work for a kimura but Haraldsson is defending well.

Bond looking for a submission but Haraldsson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bond seems to have got his legs back now.

Bond tries for a kimura but Haraldsson is defending well.

Bond swings around for an armbar but Haraldsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bond's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson looking to pass the guard.
Bond wants to sweep but no luck.

Bond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haraldsson defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haraldsson wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.

Bond is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haraldsson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice inside leg kick there by Haraldsson. That's going to slow Bond down.
Haraldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haraldsson tries to score with a low kick but Bond moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson misses with a two punch combination.
Haraldsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bond rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson misses with a body shot.
Bond blocks the body kick.
Haraldsson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Haraldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Bond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haraldsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haraldsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haraldsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bond. That did some damage!
Haraldsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sindri Haraldsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haraldsson tries a low kick but Bond avoids it.
Haraldsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haraldsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haraldsson connects with a right hand. Bond shakes it off.
Haraldsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sindri Haraldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haraldsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haraldsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haraldsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bond will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson tries to score with a low kick but Bond moves his leg out of the way.
Haraldsson works the jab nicely.
Haraldsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Bond as he checks the leg kick.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haraldsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
That kick from Haraldsson tenderised Bond's leg. Bond is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson throws out a leg kick but Bond moves out of range and Haraldsson only half commits.
Haraldsson throws a wild body kick that Bond sees coming a mile off.
Bond moves out of range as Haraldsson throws a body kick.
Haraldsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haraldsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bond will feel that in the morning.
Haraldsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haraldsson can pounce on him.
Haraldsson looks for the body kick but Bond saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sindri Haraldsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Haraldsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haraldsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bond is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haraldsson connects with a body shot.
Bond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Haraldsson keeps Bond at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haraldsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haraldsson connects with a right hand. Bond shakes it off.
Haraldsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bond will feel that in the morning.
Haraldsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haraldsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haraldsson connects with a single shot there.
Haraldsson connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Haraldsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson scores with a hook to the body. Bond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haraldsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haraldsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haraldsson misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haraldsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haraldsson tests Bond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haraldsson misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
Haraldsson misses with a body shot.
Haraldsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haraldsson scores with a kick to the body.
Haraldsson is looking to chop away at Bond's legs.
Jimmy Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond checks a low kick from Haraldsson.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Haraldsson.
Haraldsson tries to score with a low kick but Bond moves his leg out of the way.
Sindri Haraldsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haraldsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haraldsson misses with a wild combination.
Haraldsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bond at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sindri Haraldsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haraldsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sindri Haraldsson!
Jimmy Bond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well fuck me!!!'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Santos
vs
Dennis

168 cm
25
138 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dennis swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Dennis slips the punch.
Dennis misses with a hook.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Dennis counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dennis counters with a nice body shot.
Dennis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dennis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dennis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Dennis scores with a jab. Santos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dennis checks a leg kick.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.

Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Dennis does it's job there.
Dennis's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dennis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dennis checks a leg kick.
Dennis lands a nice shot to the body.
Dennis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Dennis connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Dennis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis connects with a single shot there.
Dennis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Dennis swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Dennis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennis digs a good hook to Santos's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Dennis lands with a nice body punch.
Dennis scores with a jab.
Dennis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennis.
Dennis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.

Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santos wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.

Santos tries for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennis is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dennis cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dennis throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniel Dennis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennis moves away.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Dennis saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Santos misses.
Dennis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dennis lands a head shot.
Santos misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Dennis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Dennis counters with a stiff right hand.
Dennis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos tries to move into range but Dennis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dennis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dennis loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dennis counters with a nice body shot.
Santos takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
Dennis lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Dennis's corner calls for a 1-2. Dennis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Santos is working for a submission of some sort.

Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennis sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dennis throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dennis digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Dennis lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dennis lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Dennis throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Dennis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Dennis.
Dennis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dennis takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dennis swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dennis, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Dennis misses.
Dennis staying out of range there.
Dennis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dennis scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis misses with a looping left.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dennis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Dennis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniel Dennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennis pinned against the cage. Dennis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dennis lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Dennis.
A jab from Santos misses.
Dennis cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Dennis slips a jab from Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dennis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Edson Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis moves away from the strike by Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dennis as he jumps to the side.
Dennis scores with a sloppy right hand. Santos should have avoided that one.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dennis jabs Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis connects with a looping right hand.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dennis cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Dennis lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Dennis!
After winning the bout, Daniel Dennis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jilly Bean McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunaidi Pakpahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bean McQueen
vs
Pakpahan

179 cm
25
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jilly Bean McQueen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bunaidi Pakpahan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakpahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQueen.
Pakpahan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pakpahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pakpahan throws a jab but it's blocked by McQueen.

Pakpahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McQueen, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pakpahan being controlled against the cage.
McQueen wants to break free but Pakpahan has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakpahan scores with a hook to the body.
McQueen tries to pull guard but Pakpahan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McQueen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pakpahan.
McQueen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pakpahan fails to land.
McQueen stalling in the clinch.
McQueen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McQueen tries to break the clinch but Pakpahan is controlling the position.
Pakpahan misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pakpahan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pakpahan looking to stall.
McQueen leaning his opponent against the cage.
McQueen working aggressively here.
Pakpahan is pushing McQueen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McQueen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pakpahan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is working for takedown but Pakpahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jilly Bean McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen goes for a takedown attempt but Pakpahan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pakpahan avoids the body shot from McQueen.
McQueen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pakpahan throws a solid leg kick but McQueen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pakpahan.
Bunaidi Pakpahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakpahan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McQueen slips a jab from Pakpahan.
Pakpahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pakpahan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pakpahan misses with a low kick.
Pakpahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McQueen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Pakpahan rushes McQueen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan letting McQueen take a breather here.
McQueen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pakpahan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McQueen being controlled against the cage.
McQueen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Pakpahan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunaidi Pakpahan dominated that round.
That's time! McQueen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McQueen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQueen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pakpahan at a distance.
Pakpahan moves away from the strike by McQueen.

Pakpahan feints and as McQueen raises his hands in defense, Pakpahan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McQueen trying to control the position here.
Pakpahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McQueen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McQueen controls Pakpahan momentarily but Pakpahan frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McQueen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pakpahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pakpahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakpahan stands up over McQueen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pakpahan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pakpahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McQueen wants to improve his position but Pakpahan is controlling well.
Pakpahan throwing shots but McQueen is blocking nicely.
McQueen keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pakpahan trying to control from half guard but McQueen is working away.
Pakpahan slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McQueen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pakpahan is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pakpahan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pakpahan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McQueen moves out of range as Pakpahan strikes.
The fighters circling - McQueen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQueen wants to land a leg kick but Pakpahan is out of range.
Pakpahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan is looking to clinch.
McQueen throws out a loose jab but Pakpahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pakpahan misses with a two punch combination.

Pakpahan clinches up with McQueen and pushes him back against the cage.
McQueen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pakpahan won't allow it.
Pakpahan working aggressively here.
Pakpahan lands a left hand.
Pakpahan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McQueen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McQueen is looking to control Pakpahan's arms but Pakpahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now McQueen has his back to the cage.
Pakpahan tries to stall but McQueen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen has had enough of the clinch but Pakpahan keeps him there for the moment.
McQueen blocks an uppercut.
McQueen misses with a punch on the inside.
McQueen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pakpahan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

McQueen pulls guard.
Pakpahan postures up.
McQueen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pakpahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McQueen keeping moving, preventing Pakpahan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakpahan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McQueen looking for a sweep. Not yet McQueen, not yet.
Pakpahan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunaidi Pakpahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pakpahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McQueen takes a swing at Pakpahan's ribcage but misses.
McQueen wants to land a leg kick but Pakpahan is out of range.
Pakpahan wants to clinch up but McQueen keeps it at a distance.
Pakpahan misses with the combination.
Pakpahan clobbers McQueen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Jilly Bean McQueen has been cut.

Pakpahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McQueen.
McQueen has a couple of punches blocked by Pakpahan.
McQueen tries to break the clinch but Pakpahan is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakpahan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pakpahan can't find room to land a body shot as McQueen controls the action.
Pakpahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pakpahan lands a right hand.
Pakpahan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pakpahan prevents the takedown attempt.
McQueen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McQueen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pakpahan has a couple of punches blocked by McQueen.
Pakpahan being controlled against the cage.
McQueen wants to get back to striking at distance but Pakpahan won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McQueen is trying to break the clinch but Pakpahan is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pakpahan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pakpahan looking to slow down the pace here.
Pakpahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pakpahan stalling against the cage.
Pakpahan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakpahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQueen tries to break free but Pakpahan pushes him back against the cage.
McQueen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jilly Bean McQueen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pakpahan lands with a short shot to the head.
McQueen tries to pull guard but Pakpahan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jilly Bean McQueen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakpahan working aggressively here.
McQueen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pakpahan gets through McQueen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pakpahan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McQueen is trying to force a seperation but Pakpahan has the dominant position.
Bunaidi Pakpahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen tries to stall but Pakpahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McQueen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McQueen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

McQueen pulls Pakpahan into guard.
Pakpahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQueen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pakpahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakpahan trying to control from half guard but McQueen is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunaidi Pakpahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pakpahan 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunaidi Pakpahan!
Our winner, Bunaidi Pakpahan, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lycka
vs
One

160 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sniper One!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka avoids the head kick by One.
Lycka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lycka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but One defends well and Lycka ends up having to push One into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

One escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lycka dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Lycka's head and hops out.
One lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lycka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
One slaps away a takedown attempt from Lycka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lycka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
One thuds his shin into the meat of Lycka's side.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One scores with a nice strike.
One stuffs the takedown.
One plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
One throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lycka tries for a takedown but One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lycka shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Lycka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
One connects with a body shot.
JJ Lycka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One lands a slapping body shot.
Lycka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lycka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
One scores with a jab to the body.
Sniper One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lycka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lycka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lycka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
One lands a nice looking body shot.
One connects with a nice looking jab.
One works Lycka's body with a nice hook.
One scores with a hook to the body. Lycka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
One lands with a shot to the body.
One connects with a body shot.
One throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lycka's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lycka if he has to take too many more of those.
One lands a jab to Lycka's midsection.
One scores with a hook to the body. Lycka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
One throws a head kick that half lands.
One moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
One dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lycka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from One both land. Nice combination.
One lands a nice hook to Lycka's body. Lycka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
One lands a body shot.
One circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lycka drops to the canvas, hurt badly! One follows Lycka 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 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sniper One!
Sniper One is the new lightweight champion!