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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arl Benguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arl Benguet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Benguet
vs
Boskins

180 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

MR. Cleaners(laundry 90%)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arl Benguet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benguet stuffs the takedown attempt from Boskins. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet.

Boskins gets a double leg takedown into Benguet's guard.

Benguet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benguet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boskins controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boskins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benguet shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benguet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benguet showed some decent athleticism there.
Benguet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boskins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Benguet is looking for submissions but instead, Boskins has regained full guard.

Benguet is posturing up here but Boskins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Benguet tries to roll out but it's too tight and Benguet has to tap! Slick submission there by Boskins!

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darcy Kyryluik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darcy Kyryluik has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darcy Kyryluik seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kyryluik
vs
Maafala

194 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darcy Kyryluik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itula Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maafala drives through and clinches with Kyryluik against the cage.
Kyryluik blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maafala misses with a punch to the body.
Kyryluik tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maafala has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maafala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Maafala gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maafala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maafala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Kyryluik dodges it nicely.
Kyryluik is refusing to be controlled, as Maafala sits in half guard.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyryluik's head.
Kyryluik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maafala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyryluik controlling the position well.
Kyryluik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maafala.
Maafala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Maafala there.
Maafala working the head and body with strikes.
Maafala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maafala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kyryluik 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.
Maafala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maafala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maafala slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maafala.
Kyryluik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Maafala clinches up with Kyryluik and pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maafala.
Kyryluik is breathing heavily.
Maafala lands an uppercut.

Kyryluik is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maafala is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kyryluik to the mat. Kyryluik regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maafala working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyryluik has momentary wrist control but Maafala slips an elbow through the middle.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyryluik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maafala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maafala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maafala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Kyryluik keeps moving.

Kyryluik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maafala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyryluik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maafala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyryluik's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maafala lands a couple of elbows.
Maafala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maafala passes Kyryluik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maafala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maafala trying to control from half guard but Kyryluik is working away.
Maafala lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kyryluik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maafala is nestled in close to Kyryluik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maafala wants to clinch up but Kyryluik keeps it at a distance.
Maafala fails in his attempt to clinch.

Maafala pushes Kyryluik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyryluik trying to stall but Maafala improves his position.
Maafala landing knees to the head.

It looks like Darcy Kyryluik has been cut.
Maafala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maafala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maafala avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala lands a knee to the head.
Kyryluik letting Maafala take a breather here.
Maafala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Maafala.
Itula Maafala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyryluik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Kyryluik avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Kyryluik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyryluik tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Kyryluik can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maafala obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala lands a left hand.
Maafala pushes Kyryluik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maafala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Maafala.

Maafala turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maafala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyryluik keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyryluik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maafala scoring with punches and elbows.
Maafala working the ground and pound.
Maafala lands a few punches from side control.
Kyryluik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maafala is chipping away with strikes.
Maafala is looking to take a break and control but Kyryluik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maafala controlling from side mount.
Kyryluik taking a bit of punishment here - Maafala scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kyryluik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maafala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kyryluik to see if he's OK.
Maafala scoring with punches and elbows.
Maafala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maafala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyryluik some visible discomfort.
Kyryluik takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maafala grinds an elbow into Kyryluik's temple.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala working the ground and pound.
Maafala landing strikes.
Maafala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maafala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyryluik keeps working.
Kyryluik is trying to control Maafala's posture but Maafala avoids it.
Maafala controls the position.
Maafala is working Kyryluik over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maafala trying to control the action but Kyryluik is working from the bottom.
Kyryluik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itula Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darcy Kyryluik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Kyryluik gets tackled into the cage by Maafala. Maafala maintains the clinch.
Maafala has Kyryluik pressed against the cage, preventing Kyryluik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maafala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyryluik looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyryluik wants a takedown but no success here.
Kyryluik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maafala up against the cage.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala lands an uppercut.
Maafala landing knees to the body.
Maafala goes for a takedown attempt but Kyryluik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyryluik circles away.

Maafala takes the fight into the clinch.
Maafala scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyryluik stops a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Maafala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyryluik blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyryluik tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.

Maafala turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maafala lands a few punches from side control.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with a big elbow.
Maafala scoring with punches from side control.
Maafala scores with punches from side control.
Maafala looks up at the clock and then as Kyryluik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maafala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyryluik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maafala working the ground and pound from side control.
Maafala is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kyryluik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyryluik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala trying to control the position but Kyryluik is working away.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with a big elbow.
Maafala lands an elbow.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with a big elbow.
Maafala is chipping away with strikes.
Maafala working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyryluik is looking for a sweep.
Kyryluik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maafala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kyryluik some visible discomfort.
Maafala working the head and body with strikes.
Maafala trying to control the action but Kyryluik is working from the bottom.
Itula Maafala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyryluik seems a little lost for a moment, as Maafala dominates the positioning.
Kyryluik taking a bit of punishment here - Maafala scoring with strikes.
Maafala cracks Kyryluik with a big right hand but Kyryluik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kyryluik taking a bit of punishment here - Maafala scoring with strikes.
Maafala remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyryluik slips under a jab from Maafala.
It looked like Kyryluik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darcy Kyryluik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maafala dodges the punch combination from Kyryluik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itula Maafala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maafala 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itula Maafala!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belondemu Nakalinzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleinschmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Pezet - Slang 2. Elroy Kleinschmidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kleinschmidt
vs
Nakalinzi

190 cm
36
273 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

192 cm
29
249 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Belondemu Nakalinzi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakalinzi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kleinschmidt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kleinschmidt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakalinzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakalinzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakalinzi ducks under a wild hook from Kleinschmidt.
Nakalinzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakalinzi blocks a head kick by Kleinschmidt.
Nakalinzi looks to land a left hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range nicely.
Kleinschmidt 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kleinschmidt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakalinzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakalinzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakalinzi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kleinschmidt - the referee stops the clock and Nakalinzi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kleinschmidt. Nakalinzi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kleinschmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Kleinschmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kleinschmidt lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kleinschmidt. Those never looked like landing.
Nakalinzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook. Nakalinzi ducked under it nicely.
Nakalinzi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakalinzi manages to avoid it.
Kleinschmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Nakalinzi moves out of range easily.
Nakalinzi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kleinschmidt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kleinschmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakalinzi! But no joy.
Kleinschmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakalinzi staying out of range there.
Nakalinzi throws a looping overhand right but Kleinschmidt ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakalinzi.
Kleinschmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakalinzi scores with a jab. Kleinschmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kleinschmidt connects with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt lands with a cross.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kleinschmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt misses with a kick to the body

and Nakalinzi counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakalinzi lands with a right to the head.
Nakalinzi tries a body shot but Kleinschmidt blocks it.
Nakalinzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakalinzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakalinzi cracks Kleinschmidt with a nice body shot.
Nakalinzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kleinschmidt is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nakalinzi.
Nakalinzi is working Kleinschmidt over against the cage.
Nakalinzi works on Kleinschmidt's body with a couple of short punches.

Nakalinzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakalinzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kleinschmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakalinzi.
Kleinschmidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakalinzi counters with a body kick.
Kleinschmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakalinzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt walks into a left hand.
Nakalinzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kleinschmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elroy Kleinschmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakalinzi. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt looks to throw a body kick
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kleinschmidt's knee momentarily.
Nakalinzi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleinschmidt on the side of the head.

Nakalinzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kleinschmidt's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakalinzi trying to control from half guard but Kleinschmidt is working away.
Nakalinzi lands with a punch from half guard.
Kleinschmidt is refusing to be controlled, as Nakalinzi sits in half guard.
Kleinschmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakalinzi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belondemu Nakalinzi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kleinschmidt misses with an uppercut
and Nakalinzi counters with a nice body kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nakalinzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakalinzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kleinschmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakalinzi throws a fast counter high kick but Kleinschmidt manages to duck under it in time.
Kleinschmidt tries to score with a low kick but Nakalinzi moves his leg out of the way.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick but Nakalinzi moves out of range.
Belondemu Nakalinzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt misses with a combination
and Nakalinzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakalinzi scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakalinzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Kleinschmidt is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakalinzi fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kleinschmidt square on the jaw! Damn, Kleinschmidt is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Belondemu Nakalinzi!
An out of breath Belondemu Nakalinzi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Elroy Kleinschmidt had this to say: 'I want rematch!'.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Avila
vs
Foe

170 cm
29
158 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

172 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foe.
Foe goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
Foe misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oscar Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe.
Foe goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
Avila lands a slapping body shot.
Avila lands a jab-cross combination.
Avila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side.
Zin Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Avila scores with a one two! Foe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Foe is rocked!
Avila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foe has time to react.
Foe is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Foe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avila defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Avila gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Avila!
A very excited looking Oscar Avila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzannavabizch's choice of entrance music: Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rogers
vs
Uzannavabizch

190 cm
46
212 lbs
41 - 43 - 0

189 cm
37
204 lbs
33 - 19 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 41 - 43 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzannavabizch connects with a body shot.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Uzannavabizch misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rogers misses its target.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers shoots in but Uzannavabizch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uzannavabizch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rogers has been working on his balance at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzannavabizch circles away.
Uzannavabizch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Donk. Uzannavabizch catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogers there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Uzannavabizch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uzannavabizch jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uzannavabizch scores with a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uzannavabizch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Uzannavabizch's defenses.
Uzannavabizch throws a front kick aimed at Rogers's knee but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers is looking to counter the offense by Uzannavabizch and move into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uzannavabizch. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzannavabizch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rogers throws a head kick but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rogers tries to clinch but Uzannavabizch is having none of it.
Uzannavabizch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice looking body shot.
Uzannavabizch cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Uzannavabizch down.
Uzannavabizch lands with a right hand.
Uzannavabizch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Rogers has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers is trying to pull guard but Uzannavabizch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Uzannavabizch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Uzannavabizch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uzannavabizch wants it to stay on the feet.
Rogers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzannavabizch.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Uzannavabizch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzannavabizch dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Uzannavabizch wants to counter with a clinch but Rogers pushes him away.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Uzannavabizch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzannavabizch is just out of range.
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch thumps Rogers with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uzannavabizch scores with a body shot.
A jab from Uzannavabizch does it's job there.
Uzannavabizch punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uzannavabizch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uzannavabizch just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch 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.

Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice strike.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Uzannavabizch tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body.
Rogers jumps guard but Uzannavabizch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers lands with a right to the head.
Rogers jumps guard but Uzannavabizch stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uzannavabizch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uzannavabizch scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Uzannavabizch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uzannavabizch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uzannavabizch.
Rogers jumps guard but Uzannavabizch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uzannavabizch fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uzannavabizch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Uzannavabizch wants to counter the offense by Rogers and move into the clinch position.
Uzannavabizch scores with a head kick.
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!
Rogers lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Uzannavabizch lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzannavabizch, right into the meat.
Uzannavabizch jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Uzannavabizch. That snapped Rogers's head back.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Good exchange - Uzannavabizch coming out on top.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Uzannavabizch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Uzannavabizch counters with a nice uppercut.
Uzannavabizch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rogers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in Uzannavabizch's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers trying to control but Uzannavabizch is working from the bottom.
Rogers throws a strike but Uzannavabizch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rogers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uzannavabizch uses it to pass to side control.
Uzannavabizch is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Uzannavabizch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch 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! This is the final round!

Rogers takes one on the button.
Uzannavabizch swinging wildly here.
Uzannavabizch cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uzannavabizch to the ground. Uzannavabizch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers takes a swing at Uzannavabizch's ribcage but misses.
Uzannavabizch connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into Uzannavabizch's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Uzannavabizch moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Uzannavabizch.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Uzannavabizch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uzannavabizch.
Rogers tries to clinch up
and Uzannavabizch counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uzannavabizch tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uzannavabizch to the ground. Uzannavabizch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Uzannavabizch tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Uzannavabizch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uzannavabizch punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers with a hook.
Uzannavabizch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Good exchange - Uzannavabizch coming out on top.
Uzannavabizch punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch lands with a nice body punch.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uzannavabizch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.
Uzannavabizch scores with a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch.
Uzannavabizch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uzannavabizch is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Uzannavabizch circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzannavabizch clobbers Rogers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uzannavabizch can pounce on him.
Rogers swings for the body but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Uzannavabizch scores with a four punch combination!
Uzannavabizch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Rogers misses the target.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uzannavabizch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch scores with a body shot.

Rogers has closed the distance and engaged Uzannavabizch in a clinch.
Uzannavabizch is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Uzannavabizch breaks the clinch.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzannavabizch circles away.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uzannavabizch is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Uzannavabizch circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzannavabizch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Uzannavabizch as Rogers shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Uzannavabizch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Uzannavabizch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzannavabizch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Uzannavabizch.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uzannavabizch!
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzannavabizch, right into the meat.
Uzannavabizch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzannavabizch cracks the inside of Rogers's front leg.
Uzannavabizch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uzannavabizch 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
A very excited looking Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux comes to the cage accompanied by Pou Lari A.. 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!

Veilleux
vs
Nguyen

199 cm
36
284 lbs
18 - 19 - 1

188 cm
34
286 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Veilleux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Michael Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux throws a series of punches but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Veilleux moves out of range.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Veilleux moves away
and Veilleux counters with a straight right hand.
Nguyen tries to clinch there but Veilleux circles away.
Veilleux scores with a body shot.

Nguyen clinches.
Nguyen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veilleux blocks it with crossed arms.
Veilleux blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Veilleux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head.
Veilleux misses with some punches.
Veilleux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nguyen or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veilleux digs a right hand into Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nguyen's gas tank.
Veilleux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veilleux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen tries to work over Veilleux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veilleux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Veilleux.
Veilleux dodges an elbow strike from Nguyen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veilleux lands a left hand.
Veilleux lands a left hand.
Nguyen looks winded!
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veilleux's brow.
Veilleux blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Veilleux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nguyen lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Veilleux obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veilleux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Veilleux scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veilleux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veilleux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguyen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Veilleux.
Veilleux lands a knee to the head.
Veilleux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veilleux leaning against his opponent.
Veilleux lands an elbow inside.

Nguyen is rocked!

It looks like Michael Nguyen has been cut.
Veilleux lands a right hand.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Veilleux finish him?
Veilleux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veilleux creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nguyen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nguyen drops to his knees and Veilleux pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume Veilleux!
Guillaume Veilleux seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael Nguyen was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to the fans and sorry I disappointed you. I will be back and much stronger. I love you all!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo comes into the arena with Smells Like Teen Spirit blaring out of the sound system. Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kwang Soo
vs
Makaaja

185 cm
36
215 lbs
28 - 23 - 1

180 cm
38
215 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwang Soo defends it nicely.
Kwang Soo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaaja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwang Soo defends it nicely.

Kwang Soo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kwang Soo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kwang Soo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kwang Soo's back!
You can see the frustration on Kwang Soo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Makaaja looking for the choke but no joy.
Kwang Soo is trying to break free.

Makaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kwang Soo is defending well though. Makaaja let's go of the attempt for now.

Kwang Soo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Makaaja gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kwang Soo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makaaja.
Kwang Soo prevents Makaaja from getting a body triangle.
Makaaja gets his hands free as Kwang Soo looks to control.

Makaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kwang Soo is defending well though. Makaaja let's go of the attempt for now.
Kwang Soo tries to escape but Makaaja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kwang Soo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaaja's arms.
Kwang Soo wants to control his opponent's hands but Makaaja gets his hands free.
Kwang Soo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling the action here.
Kwang Soo is looking to improve his position.

Makaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makaaja trying to control the action but Kwang Soo is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwang Soo wants to sweep here but Makaaja controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwang Soo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwang Soo is keeping the position for now.
Makaaja keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja advances position into side control!
Kwang Soo tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makaaja blocks a jab.
Kwang Soo tries to bum rush Makaaja with a series of wild strikes but Makaaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kwang Soo throws an overhand right that lands on Makaaja's shoulder, as Makaaja tries to avoid the shot.

Kwang Soo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Kwang Soo defends easily.

Makaaja has his foot on Kwang Soo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwang Soo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makaaja working for a triangle but Kwang Soo defends it easily.

Makaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kwang Soo doesn't defend quickly enough and Makaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Kwang Soo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Makaaja on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja 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
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet comes into the arena with راقصة صغيرة blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crane's choice of entrance music: Way of The Ninja. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Semerkhet
vs
Crane

170 cm
25
154 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
154 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Pearson Specter Litt
Underworld Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane lands with an uppercut that bounces Semerkhet off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Malakai Semerkhet has been cut.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the body kick from Crane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semerkhet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crane blocks a head kick by Semerkhet.
Crane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Crane.
Crane misses with a double jab.
Crane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crane throws a leg kick but Semerkhet checks it.
Semerkhet scores with a nice body kick.

Semerkhet clinches with his opponent.
Semerkhet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Crane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semerkhet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crane is looking to land body kicks.
Semerkhet is looking for a counter combo.
Crane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semerkhet tries to clinch but Crane moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crane takes a step back to recover.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crane lands a really nice looking cross but Semerkhet seems unphased.
Crane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Semerkhet circles away quickly and effectively.
Crane misses with a series of wild punches.
Crane misses with a looping right.
Crane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Semerkhet darts in and clinches Crane up against the cage.

Semerkhet pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to control from the top but Semerkhet keeps moving.
Crane told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Semerkhet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Semerkhet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Semerkhet is looking for a triangle but Crane pushes his legs off easily.
Crane advances to half guard.

Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
Semerkhet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is working hard here to advance position.
Semerkhet holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crane stalling.
Crane trying to pass the guard but Semerkhet defending well.
Crane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Semerkhet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted - Redemption, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Semerkhet wants to get back to full guard but Crane has passed into side control.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Semerkhet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Semerkhet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Semerkhet wants to get back to full guard.
Semerkhet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Semerkhet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malakai Semerkhet's cut.
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.

Crane lands a nice shot that snaps Semerkhet's head back.
Crane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
Semerkhet moves out of range as Crane throws a body kick.
Crane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Semerkhet does a little dance to reset his feet.

Semerkhet clinches.
Semerkhet jumps guard but Crane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crane is trying to force a seperation but Semerkhet has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crane fails to land.
Semerkhet tries to pull guard but Crane holds him up against the cage and eventually Semerkhet drops back down to his feet.
Crane misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to pull guard but Crane won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Semerkhet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semerkhet.
Crane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Semerkhet decides to pull guard.

Semerkhet has his foot on Crane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crane works his way back into a safe position though.

Semerkhet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Semerkhet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Semerkhet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malakai Semerkhet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Semerkhet has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crane doesn't defend quickly enough and Semerkhet has managed to lock this one up! Can Crane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Semerkhet on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Malakai Semerkhet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.