saturday night fights PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with See you again blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lesnar
vs
Hill

210 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
279 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Hill!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lesnar takes one to the side of the head.
Lesnar shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hill tries to sprawl but Lesnar drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lesnar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hill looks winded!
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hill is fending him off so far but Lesnar persists. Nope, Hill circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lesnar dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.

Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand up but Lesnar has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Lesnar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hill escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lesnar.

Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Hill is trying to drag Lesnar to the mat but Lesnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lesnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Hill gets control of Lesnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lesnar gets to his feet. Hill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lesnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
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!
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hill defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Hill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill tries to land a leg kick but Lesnar saw it coming and moves away.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Lesnar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hill swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar shoots and misses
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Hill connects with a single shot there.
Hill stuffs the takedown.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Lesnar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.

Lesnar stands and steps away. Hill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lesnar darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hill shoots in and bounces Lesnar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Hill.
Hill cracks Lesnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hill misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill, which made it look bad.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Lesnar darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Hill throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Hill misses with the combination.
Mason Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar, which made it look bad.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lesnar gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.

Hill is working an open guard so Lesnar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Hill to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hill quickly recovers to half guard.

Lesnar decides to return to a standing position.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Hill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.

Lesnar gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hill wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lesnar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hill has passed into half guard!

Hill stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lesnar to get to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill, which made it look bad.
Hill throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Lesnar will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Hill working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Lesnar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Hill jumps guard but Lesnar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hill's guard.

Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Danga de danga de dang - Hill scores with a four punch combination!
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Hill!
Brock Lesnar spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge, round 2? '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anaconda Chomp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cian Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaconda Chomp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chomp
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anaconda Chomp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
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.

Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Chomp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright is stalling here. Chomp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cartwright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chomp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chomp is controlling him well.
Cartwright avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chomp.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chomp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chomp asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cartwright managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chomp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Chomp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chomp trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Chomp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright tries to escape but Chomp is in control.
The strikes coming from Chomp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chomp prevents Cartwright from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright defending against the ground and pound.

Chomp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Chomp drags him back down.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Chomp is looking to counter punch.

Cartwright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chomp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
Chomp misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chomp's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright avoids the strikes from Chomp.
Cartwright trying to get back to his feet but Chomp is in full control for now.
Chomp trying to control.
Chomp throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Chomp throwing sloppy strikes.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but Chomp has full control of the position and if anything, Cartwright has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Cartwright defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chomp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Chomp's brow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chomp's head.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Chomp is rocked!
Cartwright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Oh Chomp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright loads up on a big left hand. Chomp felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cartwright looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chomp can't hide his disappointment, as Cartwright celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cian Cartwright!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizzieko Bestro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizzieko Bestro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Taylor
vs
Bestro

156 cm
26
138 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mizzieko Bestro!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bestro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bestro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor dives in and grabs Bestro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bestro pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Bestro unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bestro pinned against the cage. Bestro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestro stuffs the takedown.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bestro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.

Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bestro dives on top into guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bestro has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bestro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bestro's guard.

Taylor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bestro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Skaggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hemi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hemi
vs
Skaggs

168 cm
28
140 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Skaggs!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skaggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hemi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Skaggs moves into range and clinches up with Hemi.
Skaggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skaggs avoids it.
Hemi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hemi tries a knee to the head but Skaggs blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hemi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skaggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Hemi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hemi lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hemi throws an elbow that misses.
Skaggs is trying to pull guard but Hemi has him pressed against the cage.
Skaggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Skaggs.
Hemi effectively controlling the action here.
Skaggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skaggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Hemi has double underhooks.
Hemi lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Hemi.
Hemi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Skaggs is rocked!
Hemi has Skaggs pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Skaggs is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hemi - that's hurt Skaggs badly! Oh, another knee lands and Skaggs is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Skaggs doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jet Hemi!
Jet Hemi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ryan Skaggs had this to say: 'Im done partying '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierno has chosen Baha Men - Move It Like This as his entrance music. Tim Pierno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacobs
vs
Pierno

160 cm
27
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Pierno!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pierno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacobss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Jacobs pushes Pierno up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Pierno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Pierno.
Pierno lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pierno pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from Pierno.

Jacobs is rocked!
Pierno lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs misses with a left hand
and Pierno counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs fails with the takedown

and Pierno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Jacobs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierno stalling the fight.
Jacobs letting Pierno take a breather here.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Pierno prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierno scores with a shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Pierno.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Pierno.
Good body shot from Pierno.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pierno.
Pierno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs letting Pierno take a breather here.
Pierno has Jacobs pushed against the cage.
Pierno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierno.
Pierno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pierno.
Pierno lands an uppercut.
Pierno is working Jacobs over against the cage.
Pierno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pierno.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pierno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pierno lands a nice uppercut.

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!
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pierno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierno lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jackson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
and Pierno counters with a huge right that knocks Jacobs out cold! Pierno is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Pierno!
A relieved looking Tim Pierno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merle Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Durham acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dixon
vs
Durham

192 cm
25
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
212 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Merle Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Durham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Durham misses with a double jab.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Durham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dixon eats them both and turns towards Durham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Merle Dixon has been cut.
Durham throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Durham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dixon eats them both and turns towards Durham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durham manages to avoid it.
Durham throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Durham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durham looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durham slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Durham slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durham avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Durham is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durham.

Durham dives in and scores a takedown into Dixon's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Durham drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Durham off! Durham jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Durham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Durham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Durham in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Durham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dixon, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to escape but Durham is in control.
Durham is chipping away with strikes.
Dixon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Durham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Durham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Durham is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dixon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Durham gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dixon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Durham lets go of the hold and Dixon can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Durham!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nicholas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nicholas
vs
Richmond

197 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nicholas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholas slips a straight right by Richmond.
Nicholas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richmond is fending him off so far but Nicholas persists. Nope, Richmond circles away and we're back to standing.
Richmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Richmond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicholas moves in looking to clinch but Richmond pushes him off.
It seemed like Richmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Richmond misses the target.
Nicholas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nicholas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicholas shoots in looking for a takedown. Richmond tries to sprawl out of it but Nicholas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicholas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richmond defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholas.
Richmond circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richmond swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Richmond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Nicholas gets a takedown into half guard.
Nicholas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richmond 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.
Nicholas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though.
Nicholas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richmond's head.

Nicholas is looking for a kimura here.
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Richmond's hands, connecting with Richmond's forehead.
Richmond is looking to improve his position.
Nicholas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Nicholas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Richmond's hands, connecting with Richmond's forehead.
Richmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nicholas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though.
Richmond wants to control but Nicholas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richmond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicholas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicholas's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond is riding his opponent, not letting Nicholas buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Nicholas right now.
Nicholas is really stuck here.
Richmond doesn't have the hooks in and Nicholas manages to turn into his guard.
Nicholas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nicholas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richmond is on top in guard.

Richmond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richmond looking to pass the guard.
Richmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond prevents Nicholas from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Richmond will probably get the nod.
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.

Nicholas shoots in but Richmond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nicholas.
Richmond lands a really nice looking cross but Nicholas seems unphased.
Nicholas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicholas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nicholas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas tries to clinch but Richmond moves out of range.
Richmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholas lands with a nice combination. Richmond backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Richmond as Nicholas shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond stuffs the takedown.
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt - Richmond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicholas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richmond blocks a leg kick.
Nicholas fails with the takedown.
Richmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richmond.
Nicholas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholas fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richmond swivels and escapes.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richmond but Richmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Richmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Richmond counter with a right hand.
Nicholas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richmond tries to avoid it but Nicholas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richmond to the ground. Richmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Richmond.
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!
Richmond swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholas.
Charles Richmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Richmond there.
Nicholas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas wants to clinch.
Richmond jabs Nicholas right on the nose. Nicholas blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas goes for a double leg but Richmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richmond continues to drive forward.
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt - Richmond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Richmond finds it's way through Nicholas's defenses.
Nicholas shoots for a takedown but Richmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Richmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicholas momentarily.
Nicholas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt - Richmond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richmond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicholas.
Richmond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholas moves in looking to clinch but Richmond pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Richmond there.
Nicholas looks to score with a jab to the body but Richmond is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Richmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown but Richmond shows good takedown defense.
Richmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richmond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richmond jabs at Nicholas's body.
Richmond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Nicholas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicholas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown but Richmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicholas fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richmond sprawls well. Richmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholas gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Richmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Oooooh!!! Richmond has knocked Nicholas down with a huge combo! Richmond steps away and waves a wobbly Nicholas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Nicholas is rocked!

It looks like Jack Nicholas has been cut.
Nicholas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nicholas somewhat.
Nicholas shoots in looking for a takedown. Richmond tries to sprawl out of it but Nicholas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Richmond counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Nicholas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Nicholas is predictable there
and Richmond counters with a straight right hand.
Richmond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nicholas doesn't manage to clinch there - Richmond circles away.
A little jabbing left from Richmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richmond.
Nicholas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Richmond defends well and Nicholas ends up having to push Richmond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Richmond slips under a jab.
Richmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicholas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richmond misses with an uppercut.
Richmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richmond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicholas on the side of the head.
Richmond looks to land a left hand but Nicholas moved out of range nicely.
Nicholas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richmond.
Nicholas moves in looking to clinch but Richmond pushes him off.
Nicholas slips a jab from Richmond.
Nicholas tries to clinch up but Richmond circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Richmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Richmond. No joy for Nicholas on that attempt.

Nicholas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richmond is trying to control Nicholas's posture but Nicholas avoids it.
Richmond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholas is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond can't do much from the bottom here.
Nicholas throws an elbow but Richmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nicholas in side control, throwing shots but Richmond defends.

Nicholas is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond is defending well.
Richmond taking punishment in the form of punches.
Richmond tries to buck Nicholas off but Nicholas is having none of it.

Nicholas is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond tries to bench press Nicholas off him but Nicholas keeps the position.
Nicholas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nicholas with good strikes from the mount here!
Nicholas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richmond because Nicholas loaded up on that one.
Richmond can't escape the position.
Nicholas trying to control but Richmond is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richmond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nicholas breaks from Richmond's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nicholas looking to control.
Jack Nicholas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Nicholas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Richmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richmond content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Richmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Richmond 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Richmond!
Charles Richmond 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
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Terra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jääkärimarssi. Ahti Kaleva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to San Terra's chin.

Kaleva
vs
Terra

180 cm
27
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

225 cm
28
268 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, San Terra!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terra connects with the punch.

It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Kaleva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaleva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaleva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terra sprawls and moves away.
Terra misses with a double jab.
Kaleva attempts a counter takedown but Terra avoids it well and moves away.
Terra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terra throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kaleva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaleva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaleva passes Terra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Kaleva is trying to control the action in half guard but Terra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva is controlling the pace.
Kaleva is looking to take a break and control but Terra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kaleva working over Terra with some ground and pound. Terra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Kaleva.
Kaleva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terra tries to kick Kaleva off in order to stand up. Kaleva Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Kaleva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaleva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaleva throws a strike aimed at the side of Terra's head but Terra avoids it well.
Kaleva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaleva working the ground and pound but Terra is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kaleva throws an elbow but Terra slips to the side and avoids it well.
Terra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaleva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kaleva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kaleva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terra is looking to escape.
Kaleva dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva unloads with some shots from mount but Terra bucks and avoids them well.

Kaleva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kaleva lands a big elbow.
Kaleva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terra is squirming around, avoiding Kaleva's attempts to control the action.
Kaleva cracks Terra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahti Kaleva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Terra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terra with a jab.
Kaleva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terra throws a head kick that misses

and Kaleva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Kaleva!
After winning the bout, Ahti Kaleva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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