TWISTED - Event Two PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Xiali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xiali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bonobo - Kiara. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xiali
vs
Hartmann

188 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Xiali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xiali moves into range and clinches up with Hartmann.
Hartmann blocks an elbow strike from Xiali.
Hartmann avoiding damage as Xiali throws knees to the body.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
Xiali crunches a lovely knee into Hartmann's ribcage.
Xiali trying to land knees to the body.
Xiali has a couple of punches blocked by Hartmann.
Xiali lands an elbow just above Hartmann 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Xiali fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Xiali pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xiali lands a damaging elbow.
Hartmann avoiding damage as Xiali throws knees to the body.

Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiali wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hartmann avoiding damage as Xiali throws knees to the body.
Xiali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartmann is trying to force a seperation but Xiali has the dominant position.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xiali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartmann's brow.
Xiali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartmann.
Xiali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartmann's coach down at Breakdown Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hartmann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xiali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartmann's defenses.
Xiali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xiali prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from Xiali.
Xiali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xiali throws an elbow but misses.
Hartmann blocks an elbow strike.
Xiali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Xiali blocks it.
Hartmann avoiding damage as Xiali throws knees to the body.
Hartmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xiali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartmann is defending well for now.
Hartmann takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiali throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Xiali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
Hartmann blocks an elbow strike.
Hartmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiali controls his hands.
Xiali misses with a punch to the body.
Xiali misses with the head strike.
Hartmann blocks a body shot from Xiali.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
Xiali lands an elbow just above Hartmann 's eye.
Xiali tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartmann avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Xiali.
Hartmann avoiding damage as Xiali throws knees to the body.
Xiali working aggressively here.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from Xiali.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xiali misses with some punches.
Xiali keeps control of Hartmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xiali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Xiali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hartmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Zhang Xiali has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Xiali rushes Hartmann and presses him up against the cage.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiali throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartmann is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Xiali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Xiali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Xiali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xiali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartmann can do to turn this around?
Xiali staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiali darts in trying to clinch
and Hartmann counters with a straight right hand.
Xiali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a jab to the head.
Xiali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiali tries to clinch
and Hartmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiali tries to clinch up.
Hartmann throws out a counter right but Xiali avoids it with no problem.
Hartmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiali.
Xiali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartmann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartmann throws out a counter right but Xiali avoids it with no problem.
Xiali wants to clinch but Hartmann slips to the side
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Zhang Xiali's cut is getting worse.
Xiali tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hartmann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Xiali! Hartmann lets Xiali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Xiali is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartmann counters with a huge left! Xiali is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hartmann isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xiali from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hartmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Hartmann!
Zhang Xiali spoke after the fight, saying '*bows*'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Russian Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Can't Touch This - Mc Hammer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Russian Mammoth
vs
Hammer

183 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Russian Mammoth!
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, Lukas Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russian Mammoth shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Russian Mammoth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Russian Mammoth misses with the ground and pound.
Russian Mammoth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Russian Mammoth throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Russian Mammoth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Russian Mammoth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
An elbow from Russian Mammoth crashes against the mat.
Russian Mammoth tries to score with some ground and pound. Hammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Russian Mammoth tries to score with some ground and pound. Hammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Russian Mammoth working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russian Mammoth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Russian Mammoth but great work by Hammer.
My spies in Do you even lift BRO? inform me that Hammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Russian Mammoth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russian Mammoth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Russian Mammoth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.

Russian Mammoth actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Russian Mammoth looking for submissions off his back.
Russian Mammoth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Russian Mammoth manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian Mammoth wants to sweep but no luck.

Russian Mammoth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Russian Mammoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Russian Mammoth keeps moving.

Russian Mammoth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammer has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian Mammoth is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Russian Mammoth wants to get back to full guard.
Russian Mammoth wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer prevents Russian Mammoth from improving his position.

Russian Mammoth with the active half guard here but Hammer passes nicely into side control.
Russian Mammoth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer trying to control the position but Russian Mammoth is working away.
Russian Mammoth is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Russian Mammoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Russian Mammoth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Russian Mammoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer leaves Russian Mammoth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammer misses.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Russian Mammoth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russian Mammoth is defended easily by Hammer.
Russian Mammoth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Ivan Russian Mammoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russian Mammoth with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Russian Mammoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russian Mammoth shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Russian Mammoth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Russian Mammoth off to one side.
Hammer scores with a nice body kick.
Russian Mammoth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russian Mammoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russian Mammoth with a poor takedown
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Russian Mammoth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russian Mammoth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Russian Mammoth fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russian Mammoth with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russian Mammoth.
Russian Mammoth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russian Mammoth doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
Russian Mammoth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russian Mammoth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian Mammoth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russian Mammoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a good, hard body kick but Russian Mammoth shrugs it off.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russian Mammoth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Russian Mammoth's ribs.
Russian Mammoth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russian Mammoth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer stuns Russian Mammoth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Russian Mammoth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Russian Mammoth walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Russian Mammoth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Russian Mammoth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russian Mammoth doesn't seem phased though.
Lukas Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russian Mammoth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Russian Mammoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Russian Mammoth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russian Mammoth dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Russian Mammoth's head and hops out.
Russian Mammoth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russian Mammoth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russian Mammoth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russian Mammoth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Russian Mammoth takes a step back to recover.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Russian Mammoth's body.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Russian Mammoth's front leg but catches the back leg as Russian Mammoth tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Russian Mammoth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Russian Mammoth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Russian Mammoth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lukas Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Russian Mammoth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Russian Mammoth lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammer pulls Russian Mammoth in close to prevent any damage.
Ivan Russian Mammoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Russian Mammoth from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russian Mammoth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer managing to control the position.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Russian Mammoth throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Russian Mammoth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Russian Mammoth rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Russian Mammoth fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Russian Mammoth thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Russian Mammoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Russian Mammoth shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer scores with a body shot.

Russian Mammoth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Russian Mammoth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer is positioning himself well to prevent Russian Mammoth advancing to mount.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russian Mammoth misses with a head shot. Hammer uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russian Mammoth throwing strikes but missing.
Russian Mammoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer pulls Russian Mammoth in close to his closed guard and prevents Russian Mammoth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Russian Mammoth cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russian Mammoth.
Russian Mammoth is fighting to break Hammer's control of his arms but Hammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Russian Mammoth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Russian Mammoth in the body.
Russian Mammoth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Russian Mammoth shrugs it off though.
Russian Mammoth misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Russian Mammoth's defenses.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Russian Mammoth backs up against the cage.
Hammer jabs at Russian Mammoth's body.
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer lands a jab to Russian Mammoth's midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hammer!
Lukas Hammer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Kiocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiocic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't be Touched!. Kelvin Kiocic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Boss
vs
Kiocic

186 cm
19
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Kiocic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss tries to land a front kick but Kiocic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiocic throws out a counter right but Boss avoids it with no problem.
Kiocic throws a right hand that misses
and Boss counters with a left to the body.
Boss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boss stuns Kiocic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boss connects with a jab.
Kiocic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Kiocic.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Kiocic.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boss throws a low kick but Kiocic avoids it.
Good leg kick by Boss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kiocic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiocic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Kiocic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss cracks a nice hook into Kiocic's ribs.
Boss lands with a nice body punch.
Boss thows a body kick. Kiocic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiocic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiocic takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Boss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiocic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiocic misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiocic. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiocic was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiocic misses.
Kiocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boss.
A jab lands there for Kiocic.
Kiocic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Kiocic.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Kiocic.
Kiocic takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss with a hook.
Kiocic misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiocic with a jab.

It looks like Hugo Boss has been cut.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiocic.
Kiocic moves out of range of the body kick.
Kiocic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kiocic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiocic tests Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiocic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kiocic walks into a jab.
Boss lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kiocic takes a step back to recover.
Kiocic looks winded!
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiocic avoids a kick to the body.
Kiocic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boss with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiocic stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Kiocic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Boss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boss.
Good leg kick by Boss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Kiocic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boss.
Boss lands a right hook to the body.
Kiocic with a nice cross.
Boss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiocic's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Boss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiocic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boss is looking to wear down Kiocic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boss misses with a leg kick
and Kiocic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiocic missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiocic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Kiocic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kiocic lands with a right hand.
Boss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Kiocic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss lands with a shot to the body.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiocic.
Boss misses with the combination.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiocic can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiocic misses the shot to the body.
Boss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kiocic blocks the body kick.
Kiocic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Kiocic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiocic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiocic. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kiocic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boss has got the better of the exchanges.
Kiocic misses with a straight right.
Boss throwing a counter right hand but Kiocic manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss connects with a single shot there.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boss takes a swing at Kiocic's ribcage but misses.
Kiocic misses the body punch
and Boss counters with a body 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!
Boss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiocic is breathing heavily.
Kiocic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiocic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boss connects with a looping right hand.
Boss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiocic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kiocic walks into a jab.

Kiocic is rocked!
Boss cracks the inside of Kiocic's front leg.
Kiocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiocic missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. Kiocic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiocic seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiocic misses with a body shot
and Boss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiocic thinking.
Kiocic misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Boss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiocic circles away quickly and effectively.
Boss cracks the inside of Kiocic's front leg.
Boss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boss drops Kiocic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kiocic! Boss dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Boss!
An out of breath Hugo Boss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher's entrance music is Danger Zone. A fine choice. 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.

Redenbacher
vs
Pitbull

190 cm
40
220 lbs
43 - 16 - 1

205 cm
35
210 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher throws a body shot but no joy.

Redenbacher tries to sprawl but Pitbull drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pitbull is looking to take a break and control but Redenbacher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redenbacher tries to get to full guard but Pitbull has control of the leg.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Pitbull trying to work for an americana but Redenbacher has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull controlling from the top position.
Pitbull stops Redenbacher from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull wants to pass the guard but Redenbacher is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pitbull working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pitbull postures up and lands a big shot to Redenbacher's brow.
Redenbacher keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull pushes down on Redenbacher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redenbacher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up but Pitbull is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redenbacher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Pitbull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Redenbacher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pitbull wants to stand up but Redenbacher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pitbull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.

Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Pitbull thows a huge punch but Redenbacher dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pitbull there.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Redenbacher is having none of it.
Redenbacher wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redenbacher is staying active underneath Pitbull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitbull throws out a counter right but Redenbacher avoids it with no problem.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redenbacher throws a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redenbacher misses with a low kick.
Pitbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redenbacher circles away quickly and effectively.

Pitbull gets the takedown into side control.
Pitbull trying to control the position but Redenbacher is working away.
Pitbull working away.
Redenbacher is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Pitbull are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pitbull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redenbacher has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pitbull but great work by Redenbacher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pitbull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.

Pitbull shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pitbull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alan Pitbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pitbull.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitbull is looking for a kimura here.
Pitbull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redenbacher defending well though.
Pitbull is trying to control. Redenbacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitbull has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redenbacher is trying to stand back up but Pitbull is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitbull is out of range.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.
Pitbull with the counter takedown but Redenbacher avoids it easily.
Redenbacher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redenbacher lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Redenbacher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitbull slips a straight right by Redenbacher.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redenbacher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Pitbull blocks the low kick.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Redenbacher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redenbacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitbull.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Redenbacher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pitbull on the side of the head.
Redenbacher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pitbull checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redenbacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitbull. That did some damage!
Redenbacher misses with a left hand
and Pitbull counters with a three punch combo that has Redenbacher backing up. Redenbacher nods at Pitbull to acknowledge the strikes.
Redenbacher is looking to wear down Pitbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redenbacher. That's going to slow Pitbull down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.

Redenbacher gets caught napping as Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown. Redenbacher manages to retain guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Redenbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Orville Redenbacher will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Redenbacher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redenbacher avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitbull checks the leg kick.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redenbacher looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Pitbull's shoulder, as Pitbull tries to avoid the shot.
Redenbacher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Redenbacher misses with a looping left.
Pitbull shoots for a takedown but Redenbacher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redenbacher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Redenbacher connects with a nice looking jab.
Redenbacher digs a good body shot into Pitbull's ribs.
Redenbacher looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitbull.
Alan Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher tries to avoid it but Pitbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redenbacher to the ground. Redenbacher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redenbacher feints and then cracks Pitbull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pitbull down.
Redenbacher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orville Redenbacher is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redenbacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redenbacher misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pitbull to counter with a crisp jab.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Redenbacher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull feints the counter takedown.
Redenbacher leaves Pitbull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redenbacher can pounce on him.
Pitbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull shoots in but Redenbacher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redenbacher thumps Pitbull with a low kick.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull looks for a takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well.
That kick from Redenbacher tenderised Pitbull's leg. Pitbull is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Redenbacher misses.
Pitbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redenbacher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Redenbacher loads up on a big right hand but Pitbull slips the punch.
Redenbacher is looking to slow Pitbull down with leg kicks.
Redenbacher misses with a kick to the body.
Pitbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redenbacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitbull is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redenbacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Pitbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Redenbacher. Pitbull shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orville Redenbacher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redenbacher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orville Redenbacher!
During a confident post fight interview, Orville Redenbacher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw comes to the cage accompanied by Seeing Things. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCaw
vs
Malek

187 cm
34
268 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

196 cm
37
260 lbs
36 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw misses with an uppercut. Malek saw that one coming.
McCaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malek tries to close the distance and clinch but McCaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCaw.
Malek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

McCaw clinches up with Malek and pushes him back against the cage.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malek misses with a body punch.
Malek lands a left hand.
Malek scores with a shoulder strike.
Malek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

McCaw is trying to trip Malek. He has hold of a leg but Malek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCaw persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Malek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCaw trying to control but Malek is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malek's guard.
McCaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malek defending well though.
Malek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCaw.
McCaw misses with a head shot. Malek uses the momentum to regain guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCaw throws an elbow that misses. Malek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCaw's guard. Nice move by Malek!

McCaw looking to control.
McCaw throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Malek trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.

McCaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malek passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw lands with a few short shots to the body.

Malek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCaw sees it coming and defends easily.
McCaw is pressing down on Malek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malek wants to control from the top but McCaw keeps moving.
Malek forces his way into half guard.
McCaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malek works his way into full mount!
McCaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCaw is in real trouble.

Malek is looking for the choke from the back position but McCaw is controlling his hands well.

Malek has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McCaw turns into Malek and is now in his guard.
Malek wants to stand and escape but McCaw is having none of it.
Malek keeping moving, preventing McCaw from controlling successfully.
McCaw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCaw throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jai Malek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Malek thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCaw shoots in but no luck this time.
McCaw shoots for a takedown but Malek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCaw.
McCaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malek! But no joy.
Malek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCaw. Malek does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malek sprawls well. Malek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCaw gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaw tries for a takedown but Malek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malek lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCaw.
McCaw misses with a leg kick.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malek as he jumps to the side.
McCaw dives in and grabs Malek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malek pushes down on McCaw's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Malek.
Malek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCaw misses with a takedown
and Malek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCaw blocks a jab.
No luck for McCaw with that takedown attempt.
Malek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCaw.
McCaw fails with the takedown.
Jai Malek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCaw looks for a takedown but Malek sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malek to the ground. McCaw is now in Malek's guard.
Malek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Malek is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCaw wants to control from the top but Malek keeps moving.
McCaw won't allow Malek to get back to his feet.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Malek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw looking to sit in guard and control but Malek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Malek wants to pass the guard but McCaw is keeping the position.
McCaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malek trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaw tries to strike from the bottom.
Malek trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt - Malek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCaw misses with a takedown
and Malek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCaw moves out of range as Malek throws a body kick.
Jai Malek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malek's waist but Malek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCaw off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malek! But no joy.
Richie McCaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCaw misses with a head kick.
Malek fails to land with a series of punches.
McCaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richie McCaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malek's waist but Malek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCaw off to one side.
McCaw avoids the body shot from Malek.

McCaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Malek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McCaw misses with a takedown
letting Malek counter with a right hand.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Malek misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie McCaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCaw ducks under a wild hook from Malek.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt - Malek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malek cracks McCaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Malek instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek lands a left hand.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malek with a knee to the head.

It looks like Richie McCaw has been cut.
McCaw managing to block the knees to the body from Malek.
McCaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Malek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCaw is trying to drag Malek to the mat but Malek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
McCaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCaw goes for a takedown attempt but Malek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malek lands a head shot.
Malek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malek pinned against the cage. Malek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick from Malek.
McCaw tries to clinch there but Malek circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malek.
McCaw shoots in for a double leg but Malek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCaw thinking.
McCaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malek swings for the body but McCaw moves out of range.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Malek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malek misses with a low kick.
McCaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw tries for a takedown but Malek circles away easily

and Malek counters by moving into the clinch.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCaw jumps guard but Malek stands there with McCaw around his waist. McCaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCaw blocks it with crossed arms.

McCaw jumps guard.
Malek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richie McCaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

McCaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malek looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Malek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malek 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Malek!
Jai Malek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Richie McCaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I worked really hard in me training camp, This is the best shape I have ever been in. I'm still new to the 265lb division and already amongst the top, in due time I promise me fans!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Templar
vs
Lao

191 cm
35
209 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

192 cm
37
217 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Templar misses.
Templar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lao misses the target.
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Templar.
Templar punishes Lao's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Lao is predictable there

and Templar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Templar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lao wants to get back to full guard.
Templar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lao is not content to let Templar control the position.
Lao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Templar scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar thows a huge punch but Lao dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Templar.
Templar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lao to regain full guard.
Lao working a defensive guard here.
Lao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Templar working some strikes from top position.
Templar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Templar preventing the sweep.
Lao being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templar is working Lao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Templar content to stall in guard here.
Lao is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Templar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lao slips under a jab from Templar.
Templar has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lao throws out a counter right but Templar avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Lao.
Templar takes one to the chin there.
Templar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Lao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lao misses the shot to the body.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lao swivels and escapes.
Lao lands the left hand.
Lao scores with a sloppy right hand. Templar should have avoided that one.
Lao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templar's sensitive parts.
Templar looks to throw the jab but Lao is out of range.
Lao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templar throws a hook but Lao blocks it.
Templar blocks the body kick.
Lao tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Lao swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
Templar avoids the body shot from Lao.
It looked like Templar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Lao does no damage.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templar lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Templar finds it's way through Lao's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Lao as Templar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Lao jabs at Templar's body.
Lao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lao throws a push kick but Templar slaps the foot to one side.
Lao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Templar misses the jab.
Lao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Templar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lao as he jumps to the side.
Lao is looking to slow Templar down with leg kicks.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Lao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lao just misses with a punch to the body.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Templar moved out of range.
Templar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Templar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kung Lao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Templar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Templar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lao at a distance.
Lao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Templar or perhaps it was just good defense by Lao, which made it look bad.
Templar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Templar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lao under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao moves away from the strike by Templar.
Templar fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Templar.
Templar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Templar cracks Lao with an open hand slap.
Templar loads up on a big right hand but Lao slips the punch.
Lao slips a jab from Templar.

Templar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Lao is defending well.
Lao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Templar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Templar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Templar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Templar prevents Lao from improving his position.
Lao trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao wants to get back to full guard.
Templar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lao is not content to let Templar control the position.
Templar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lao is trying to control but can't.
Templar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing good reports from Templar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Templar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Templar's guard.

Lao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Templar trying to keep a closed guard but Lao is proving a slippery customer.
Templar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Templar trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Templar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Templar is on top in guard.

Lao wants to improve his position but instead Templar has moved into half guard.
Lao wants to get back to full guard.
Lao is trying to maintain the position but Templar is very close to passing his half guard.
Templar trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lao misses with a kick to the body
and Templar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Templar checks a low kick from Lao.
Templar misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lao.
Templar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao is looking to land body kicks.
Lao cracks Templar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Templar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lao counters with a nice leg kick.
Lao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Templar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao slips a straight right by Templar.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Templar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Templar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lao thows a body kick. Templar tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao throws a low kick, looking for Templar's leg but Templar calmly moves out of range.
Templar throws a hook but Lao avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Templar slips a jab from Lao.
It looked like Templar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lao.
Templar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lao's head backwards.
Templar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Templar moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Templar misses the target.
Templar looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Templar throws an overhand right that lands on Lao's shoulder, as Lao tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Templar.
Lao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Templar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao connects with a right hand. Templar shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao stuffs the takedown.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Templar takes one to the chin there.
Lao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Templar misses its intended target.
Lao throws the kick towards the body but Templar avoids it.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
Templar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lao.
Templar with a hook.
Templar misses with a looping left.
Lao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar is looking to counter punch.
Templar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao thumps Templar with a low kick.
A big right from Lao misses.

Templar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Templar trying to control the position but Lao is working away.

Templar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lao is trying to improve his position.

Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Lao is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao can't do much from the bottom here.
Lao manages to get back to half guard.

Templar is working for a submission of some sort.
Lao is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kung Lao just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab, jab by Lao - just one landing.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar checks the leg kick.
Templar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lao on the side of the head.
Templar scores with a jab.
Templar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Lao.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lao counters with a straight right hand.
Lao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Lao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Lao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Lao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is looking to slow Templar down with leg kicks.

Templar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lao's guard.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wesley Templar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lao trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
Lao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Templar is one step ahead there.
Templar postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templar checks it well.
Templar defending well as Lao loads up on a big left hand.
Templar misses with a hook.
Templar scores with a punch to the head.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but Templar checks it.
Templar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Templar tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Lao looks to land a left hand but Templar moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar misses with a straight left.
Lao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templar will feel that in the morning.
Lao scores with a spinning back kick!
Lao looks to land a body kick but Templar moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lao.

Templar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lao was covering up waiting for the punch and Templar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lao is pulling down on Templar's head. It's preventing any offense from Templar, at least for the moment.
Lao looking for a sweep. Not yet Lao, not yet.
Lao controls Templar momentarily but Templar frees himself.
Lao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar works over Lao with some ground and pound from guard.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lao holds on and takes a little breather.
Lao wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Templar is looking to counter punch.
Lao lands a really nice looking cross but Templar seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Templar.
Templar dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Templar's head and hops out.
Templar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Templar clinches up against the cage.
Lao has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wesley Templar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat.
Lao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Templar moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
Templar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templar blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lao.
Lao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lao flicks out a counter leg kick but Templar steps away.
Templar tries to move into range but Lao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Templar scores with a decent looking hook.
Templar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templar shoots in and drives through. Lao sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar misses with a wild body shot.
Templar throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Templar somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Templar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lao's guard.
Lao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Templar is one step ahead there.
Lao trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
Lao can't keep his opponent in guard - Templar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Templar is nestled in close to Lao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Templar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar winds up and cracks Lao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Templar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Templar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lao's head.
Lao is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Templar there.
Templar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lao wants to improve his position but Templar is controlling well.

Templar is looking for a kimura but Lao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage.
Lao tries to get to full guard but Templar has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Templar seems to be looking for submissions.
Templar throwing shots but Lao is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lao is trying to get back to full guard.
Lao gets back to full guard.
Lao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Lao takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar misses the jab.
Lao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templar avoids the body shot from Lao.
Templar slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lao.
Lao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Templar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lao.
Templar drops his hands momentarily and Lao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Templar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lao counters with a stiff right hand.
Lao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templar checks it well.

Templar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lao lands an uppercut.
Lao looking to slow down the pace here.

Templar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lao is trying to keep an underhook but Templar manages to get the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wesley Templar.
I think Templar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Templar!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Templar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Trevino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rowdy Rebel feat. Bobby Shmurda and Too $hort - She All About The Shmoney. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tunamoto
vs
Trevino

180 cm
35
194 lbs
28 - 23 - 0

190 cm
34
190 lbs
17 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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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 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muraki Tunamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunamoto tries to move into range but Trevino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trevino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trevino.

Tunamoto clinches up with Trevino and pushes him back against the cage.
Trevino working aggressively here.
Trevino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tunamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tunamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trevino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trevino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tunamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trevinos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunamoto tries a knee to the head but Trevino blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tunamoto.
Trevino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tunamoto's elbow.
Trevino tries to work over Tunamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trevino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trevino prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Trevino misses with the head strike.
Tunamoto 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.
Trevino scores with a shoulder strike.
Trevino blocks the elbow strike.
Trevino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tunamoto on the inside.
Tunamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trevino backwards.
Good body shot from Trevino.
Tunamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trevino is keeping busy.
Tunamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tunamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tunamoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tunamoto.
A body shot lands from Trevino.
Trevino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trevino can't find room to land a body shot as Tunamoto controls the action.
Trevino misses with the head strike.
A short right from Trevino on the inside.
Trevino wants to take the fight to the mat but Tunamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trevino throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto gets underhooks to prevent Trevino's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Trevino.

Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Trevino keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trevino takes a swing at Tunamoto's ribcage but misses.
Tunamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Trevino circles away.
Trevino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tunamoto's waist but Tunamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trevino off to one side.
Muraki Tunamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Trevino.
Trevino looks to land a left hand but Tunamoto moved out of range nicely.
Trevino checks a leg kick.
Trevino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tunamoto throws a left and a right that both miss

and Trevino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trevino.
Trevino prevents Tunamoto from getting back to his feet.
Trevino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trevino throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trevino trying to control but Tunamoto is working from the bottom.
Tunamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trevino is controlling him.
Trevino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tunamoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trevino slips a jab and a cross from Tunamoto.
Trevino misses with a kick to the body.
Trevino clobbers Tunamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tunamoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tunamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Trevino should have avoided that one.
Trevino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tunamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Trevino circles away.
Trevino cracks Tunamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tunamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Trevino moves away from the strike by Tunamoto.
Trevino lands a nice shot that snaps Tunamoto's head back.

Tunamoto gets a clinch.
Trevino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tunamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trevino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Trevino will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tunamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tunamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trevino.
Lee Trevino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Tunamoto misses.
Trevino changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tunamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Trevino's shoulder, as Trevino tries to avoid the shot.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trevino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick from Trevino misses.
Tunamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Tunamoto connects with a nice looking jab.

Tunamoto instigates a clinch.

Tunamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tunamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trevino swats away the attempt to clinch by Tunamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunamoto darts in trying to clinch

and Trevino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trevino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trevino advances to half guard.
Trevino working over Tunamoto with some ground and pound. Tunamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trevino lands strikes from half guard.

Trevino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Trevino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trevino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trevino.
Well, if Trevino is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Trevino 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! Tunamoto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Trevino!
Lee Trevino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.