LMS 49th War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Irvin
vs
St Regis

195 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Regis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irvin counters with a stiff right hand.
Irvin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Irvin pushes St Regis up against the cage in a clinch.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irvin pushes St Regis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irvin just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Regis 's brow.
St Regis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irvin prevents it.
Piotr Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
Irvin stops a takedown attempt from St Regis .
Irvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Regis .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Regis s head.
Nice body punch from Irvin - that landed with a thud.
St Regis looks winded!
St Regis takes a shot to the head.
St Regis avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Irvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Regis blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Irvin.
A right hand to the body from Irvin.
Irvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Irvin lands a body punch.
Irvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irvin lands with a right to the head.
Irvin lands a right hand.
A short right from Irvin on the inside.
St Regis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Regis wants a takedown.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Regis s head.
Irvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin looking to throw knees to the head but St Regis is blocking nicely.
Irvin lands with a light punch inside.
Irvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Regis .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Regis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Irvin.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Irvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Irvin.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
A short left from Irvin.
Irvin pushes St Regis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin pushes St Regis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Regis .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Regis avoids a wild elbow strike from Irvin.
Irvin pushes St Regis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Regis wants a takedown.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Regis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Regis or not.
St Regis avoiding damage as Irvin throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Irvin.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
St Regis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin digs a right hand into St Regis 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Regis 's gas tank.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Irvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Irvin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irvin lands with a left to the head.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Regis .
Irvin misses with a knee to the head.
St Regis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irvin lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irvin gets through St Regis 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Regis .
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. St Regis won't want to take too many of those.
Irvin digs a right hand underneath St Regis 's ribcage. St Regis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Irvin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Irvin clinches up with St Regis and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
Irvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Regis takes a shot to the head.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Regis s head.
Irvin is leaning against St Regis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Regis .
Irvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvin digs a right hand into St Regis 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Regis 's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.
Irvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Regis .
Irvin cracks St Regis with a nice body shot.
St Regis is breathing heavily.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Regis takes a shot to the head.
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!
Irvin scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Regis is defending well for now.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin lands a hook that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Regis or not.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Regis or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
Irvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Irvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Irvin digs a right hand into St Regis 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Regis 's gas tank.
St Regis 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Good body shot from Irvin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Irvin throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
Irvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.
Irvin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

St Regis is rocked!
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Regis is still on wobbly legs! Can Irvin finish him?
Irvin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piotr Irvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Regis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Regis can do to turn this around?
Irvin cracks St Regis with a nice body shot.
Irvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Regis seems to have recovered his senses.
Irvin scores with a hook to the body.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
St Regis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Irvin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Regis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Irvin.
A nice left hand lands by Irvin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
Irvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irvin lands an uppercut.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Irvin.
Irvin works on St Regis 's body with a couple of short punches.
Irvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Regis .
Irvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Regis s head.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Irvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irvin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Regis avoids a wild elbow strike from Irvin.
Irvin scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Irvin on the inside.
A hook to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Irvin lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
Irvin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St Regis managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irvin.
Irvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Irvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Regis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Regis avoids the elbow strike from Irvin, against the cage.
Irvin lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Irvin 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!

Irvin pushes St Regis up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Irvin on the inside.
Irvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Irvin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irvin.
Irvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irvin digs a right hand into St Regis 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Regis 's gas tank.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
Irvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Irvin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
St Regis avoids a wild elbow strike from Irvin.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Regis .
Irvin lands an uppercut.
St Regis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Regis .
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin is pressed up against the cage. St Regis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irvin down to the mat. Irvin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tikuana St Regis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Irvin has closed the distance and engaged St Regis in a clinch.
St Regis blocks the elbow strike.
Irvin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Regis s head.
Irvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
Irvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Regis is defending well for now.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but St Regis blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin presses St Regis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irvin landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin works on St Regis 's body with a couple of short punches.
Irvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin lands a body punch.
St Regis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Piotr Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
Irvin scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Regis tries for a takedown but Irvin manages to get underhooks.
Irvin lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Irvin presses St Regis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin scores with a shot to the side of St Regis 's head.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Regis .
St Regis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irvin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Regis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Irvin is defending well.
St Regis managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
St Regis has Irvin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irvin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Regis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Irvin.
A short left from Irvin.
Irvin lands a body shot.
Irvin lands a right hand.
Irvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irvin pushes St Regis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Irvin - that landed with a thud.
Irvin presses St Regis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tikuana St Regis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin works on St Regis 's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Irvin.
Irvin digs a right hand into St Regis 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Regis 's gas tank.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Irvin as the two fighters clinch.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Regis is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin tries a knee to the head but St Regis blocks it.
St Regis is working for takedown but Irvin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irvin lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Regis backwards.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Regis or not.
Irvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Irvin.
Piotr Irvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Regis .

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Irvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Irvin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basher Allah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allah
vs
Gracie

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Flair Up Your Body

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Basher Allah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allah fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allah tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allah to the ground. Allah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allah shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Allah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basher Allah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Allah with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allah.

Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling from side mount.

Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Allah is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Allah is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hendo Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Fergers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergers comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin' Park - Waiting for the End. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fergers
vs
Resnov

193 cm
26
172 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Fergers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Resnov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Fergers has closed the distance and engaged Resnov in a clinch.
Resnov being controlled against the cage.
Fergers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Resnov trying to land knees to the body.
Fergers avoids a wild elbow strike from Resnov.

Fergers breaks from the clinch.
Resnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fergers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Resnov won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing that Fergers has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Fergers tries to move to mount but Resnov blocks the move with his legs.
Resnov is looking to get back to his feet here but Fergers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Resnov's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Resnov trying to get back to his feet but Fergers is in full control for now.
Fergers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Resnov's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fergers lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fergers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Resnov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Resnov for a finish.
Fergers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Resnov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fergers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Resnov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fergers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resnov is trying to get back to his feet but Fergers has full control of the position and if anything, Resnov has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fergers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Resnov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fergers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fergers is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fergers gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fergers gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fergers apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Resnov swings for the body but Fergers moves out of range.
Resnov moves in looking to clinch but Fergers pushes him off.
Fergers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Fergers darts in and clinches Resnov up against the cage.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Fergers tries for a takedown but Resnov manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Resnov.
We've been informed that Resnov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Resnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Resnov.
Resnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fergers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Resnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resnov stalling against the cage.
Fergers blocking some punches.
Resnov misses with a body punch.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.

Fergers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fergers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Resnov to the ground. Fergers is now in Resnov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resnov's head.
Fergers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fergers 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.

Fergers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resnov swivels and escapes.
Resnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Resnov is looking to clinch but Fergers is avoiding it.

Fergers pushes Resnov up against the cage in a clinch.
Resnov tries to stall but Fergers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resnov is looking to control Fergers's arms but Fergers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resnov has his back to the cage.
Resnov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Fergers is working for takedown but Resnov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fergers takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Dean Fergers has been cut.
Resnov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fergers tries for a takedown but Resnov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Fergers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Resnov.
Resnov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Resnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Resnov throws a combination that misses

and Fergers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Resnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers has him pressed against the cage.
Resnov looking to stall.
Fergers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Resnov can do to turn this around?
Fergers prevents Resnov from breaking the clinch.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Resnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fergers has double underhooks.
Resnov looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov has had enough of the clinch but Fergers keeps him there for the moment.

Fergers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fergers 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.
Fergers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Resnov avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Resnov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Resnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fergers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fergers throws a big counter combination but Resnov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov cracks Fergers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Resnov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resnov misses with a few strikes there.
Fergers attempts a counter takedown but Resnov avoids it well and moves away.
Fergers keeps the fight on the outside.
Resnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Fergers's head.
Resnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Resnov both land. Nice combination.

Resnov clinches.
Fergers blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnov is trying to break the clinch but Fergers is controlling him.
Resnov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resnov trying to land knees to the body.
Marko Resnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Resnov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fergers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Resnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Resnov tries to stall but Fergers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergers can't get the takedown.
Resnov stalling in the clinch but Fergers improves position.
Resnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Resnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Fergers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fergers scores with a takedown into Resnov's guard.
Resnov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fergers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fergers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resnov wants to stand up but Fergers is controlling him.
Fergers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dean Fergers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fergers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fergers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Resnov is not content to let Fergers control the position.
Fergers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fergers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergers with good strikes from the mount here!
Fergers landing strikes from the mount and Resnov is in trouble!
Resnov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fergers controlling the position easily from mount.
Resnov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fergers with shots to the head and body - Resnov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Resnov really wants to buck Fergers off and get back to his feet.
Resnov is bucking up trying to escape but Fergers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Resnov is rocked!
Fergers connects with a bit shot that sees Resnov covering up! More strikes from Fergers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fergers is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fergers!
Dean Fergers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Chromeo - Fancy Footwork as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Martin Bison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bison
vs
Diaz

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bison looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bison.

Bison gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Diaz!
Post fight, Nick Diaz stared into the camera and said '4-0 never been defeated and I wont stop now, Representing Stockton motherf***er can anybody stop us?'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Modnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rabinovitch
vs
Modnar

182 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Conquer
Modern Wear Apparel

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elijah Modnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabinovitch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Modnar digs a good hook to Rabinovitch's body.
Rabinovitch tries to clinch but Modnar is having none of it.
Modnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Modnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modnar.
Rabinovitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rabinovitch misses with the body kick

and Modnar counters with a single leg into guard. Rabinovitch didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Modnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Modnar works over Rabinovitch with some ground and pound from guard.

Modnar drops back looking for a leg! Rabinovitch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabinovitch manages to kick Modnar off! Modnar jumps back into Rabinovitch's guard.
Rabinovitch has momentary wrist control but Modnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Modnar cracks Rabinovitch with a solid left hand.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Modnar landing with the ground and pound.
Modnar postures up in Rabinovitch's guard and throws a big left but Rabinovitch blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch is looking to stand up but Modnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Modnar works over Rabinovitch with some ground and pound from guard.
Modnar stopping the sweep attempt from Rabinovitch.
Modnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Modnar wants to control from the top but Rabinovitch keeps moving.
Rabinovitch 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.
Modnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Modnar is fighting to break Rabinovitch's control of his arms but Rabinovitch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Modnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Modnar lands a couple of elbows.
Rabinovitch trying to control the position.
Modnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modnar won't allow Rabinovitch to sweep him here.
Rabinovitch wants to stand up but Modnar is controlling him.
Modnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Modnar working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Modnar landing with the ground and pound.
Modnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Modnar working some strikes from top position.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Modnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Modnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Modnar landing with the ground and pound.
Modnar passes Rabinovitch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Modnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rabinovitch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Modnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabinovitch is refusing to be controlled, as Modnar sits in half guard.
Modnar is nestled in close to Rabinovitch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modnar wants to pass to mount but Rabinovitch is defending the position.
Modnar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Modnar lands a heavy elbow.
Modnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Modnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Modnar lands a heavy elbow.
Modnar looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rabinovitch covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Modnar!
A very excited looking Elijah Modnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Mandelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mandelev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage. Shawn Mandelev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mandelev
vs
Scott

174 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
27
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Mandelev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Scott!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandelev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandelev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mandelev working aggressively here.
Mandelev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Mandelev misses with a short punch on the inside.

Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mandelev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mandelev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Mandelev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott slips a straight right by Mandelev.
Scott misses with a double jab
enabling Mandelev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mandelev misses.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Scott misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandelev back to the cage. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandelev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mandelev dodges the punch combination from Scott.

Scott closes the distance and pushes Mandelev back into the cage.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandelev's elbow.
Mandelev lands with a left to the head.
Mandelev blocking some punches.
Mandelev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Scott breaks from the clinch.
Mandelev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mandelev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mandelev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandelev missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandelev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mandelev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mandelev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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!
Good standup being displayed there by Mandelev as he connects with a hook.
Scott throws a hook but Mandelev avoids it easily.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandelev.
A quick step to the side and Mandelev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott slips under a jab from Mandelev.
Mandelev throws a nice looking combination but Scott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Mandelev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.

Scott has closed the distance and engaged Mandelev in a clinch.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandelev is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Mandelev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Scott breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mandelev misses with an uppercut.
Mandelev throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandelev with a jab.
Mandelev looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandelev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Scott.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mandelev.
A left and a right from Scott both land. Nice combination.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandelev doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandelev manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mandelev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandelev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Mandelev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandelev swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Mandelev takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandelev misses with a jab, cross combination.

Scott moves into range and clinches up with Mandelev.
Mandelev blocks an uppercut.
Mandelev working aggressively here.
Mandelev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mandelev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand.
Mandelev blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Scott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandelev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Mandelev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Mandelev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Scott dominated that 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.

Scott cracks Mandelev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mandelev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott scores with a nice strike.
Mandelev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mandelev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mandelev backs up against the cage.
Mandelev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Scott clinches up against the cage.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Mandelev fails to land.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandelev's elbow.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandelev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mandelev stalling the fight.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Scott digs a right hand underneath Mandelev's ribcage. Mandelev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Mandelev swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.

Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandelev throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott wants to counter the offense by Mandelev and move into the clinch position.
Scott wants to clinch up but Mandelev keeps it at a distance.
Mandelev misses with a wild body shot.
Mandelev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scott!
Bobby Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandelev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Mandelev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobby Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandelev misses the target.
Mandelev lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Mandelev. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Mandelev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Mandelev misses.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandelev misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Scott both land. Nice combination.
Mandelev throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Mandelev throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scott.
Scott throws a leg kick but Mandelev checks it.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandelev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott misses with a right hand
and Mandelev counters with a left to the body.
Mandelev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandelev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Mandelev.
Scott misses with a hook
and Mandelev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mandelev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
A quick step to the side and Mandelev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Scott closes the distance and pushes Mandelev back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Scott.
Mandelev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandelev has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
Scott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Scott.

Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandelev blocks the leg kick.
Mandelev throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Mandelev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott throws a right and a left that Mandelev avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Mandelev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandelev connects with a looping right hand.
Mandelev swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Mandelev is looking to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandelev.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandelev scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mandelev misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandelev looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Mandelev throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott defending well as Mandelev loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good shot there by Scott.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Mandelev's belly button to the back.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandelev is just out of range.
Mandelev is looking to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandelev looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Mandelev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott misses with a combination

and Mandelev counters by moving into the clinch.
Mandelev working aggressively here.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott presses Mandelev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott lands a left hand.
Mandelev tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
Mandelev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scott is working Mandelev over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandelev throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandelev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott pushes Mandelev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scott.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Mandelev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandelev controls his hands.

Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Mandelev.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandelev under the eye.
Mandelev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Scott scores with a jab. Mandelev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.
Shawn Mandelev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott cracks Mandelev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Mandelev finds it's target.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mandelev throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott works Mandelev's body with a nice hook.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandelev scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott clobbers Mandelev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scott.
Mandelev keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott avoids the body shot from Mandelev.
Mandelev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scott darts in and clinches Mandelev up against the cage.
Scott cracks Mandelev with a nice body shot.
Mandelev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Scott.
Scott lands an uppercut.
A short right from Scott on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand.
Mandelev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott lands a left hand.
Scott prevents Mandelev from breaking the clinch.
Mandelev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mandelev tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.

Scott breaks from the clinch.
Mandelev takes one to the side of the head.
Scott scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mandelev misses its intended target.
Scott throws a series of strikes that have Mandelev backpedaling.

Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandelev blocks an uppercut.
Scott presses Mandelev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandelev misses with some punches.
Bobby Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mandelev tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott lands a jab to the head.
Mandelev thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mandelev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Scott!
An intense looking Bobby Scott took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If a man don't drink, don't smoke or don't gamble; that ain't a man I can trust. So if I can't trust ya, there ain't nothing left to do except smash your face...and that's just what happened tonight.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tarnowski's choice of entrance music: Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Spliff has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Spliff
vs
Tarnowski

188 cm
36
185 lbs
45 - 52 - 0

179 cm
26
154 lbs
41 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 45 - 52 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff wants to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Spliff is breathing heavily.

Tarnowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spliff, who protects the arm well.
Tarnowski misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarnowski.
Spliff prevents Tarnowski from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet here but Tarnowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spliff's back.
Tarnowski scores with punches to the body.

Tarnowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tarnowski has good solid back control here.
Tarnowski lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Tarnowski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Tarnowski working for a choke but Spliff is defending well.
Tarnowski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Spliff is trying to stand back up.

Tarnowski looking for the choke from the back.
Spliff trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tarnowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Tarnowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spliff has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is looking to control Spliff but Spliff is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tarnowski somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Spliff has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tarnowski.
Spliff looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tarnowski.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski has full control of the position and if anything, Spliff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Spliff up.
Tarnowski is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tarnowski is persistently looking for the submission but Spliff is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Tarnowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spliff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spliff for a finish.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff is trying to remain composed but Tarnowski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Tarnowski is persistently looking for the submission but Spliff is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski is in full control for now.
Tarnowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Tarnowski has got one arm under Spliff's chin. This could be trouble... Spliff trying to control the other hand but Tarnowski gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Spliff has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michal Tarnowski!
Our winner, Michal Tarnowski, 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.