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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappura comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. The crowd seem to be enjoying Venturia's choice of entrance music: Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Jesse Venturia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Tappura
vs
Venturia

201 cm
36
255 lbs
28 - 20 - 2

210 cm
41
281 lbs
36 - 37 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Taisto Tappura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venturia blocks a head kick by Tappura.
Venturia flicks out a counter leg kick but Tappura steps away.
Venturia misses with a low kick.
Venturia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTappura.
Venturia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tappura dodges the punch combination from Venturia.
Tappura misses the shot to the body.
Tappura avoids the head kick by Venturia.
Tappura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venturia.
Venturia swinging wildly here.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Venturia tenderised Tappura's leg. Tappura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Venturia thows a leg kick but Tappura checks it
and Tappura counters with a stiff right hand.
Taisto Tappura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Tappura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia lands with a right hand.

It looks like Taisto Tappura has been cut.
Venturia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venturia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venturia fails to land with a series of punches.
Tappura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tappura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappura misses with a wild combination.
Tappura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tappura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venturia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappura.
Venturia lands a head kick. Tappura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A good leg kick by Venturia.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Venturia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappura is able to avoid easily.
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!
Tappura takes a swing at Venturia's ribcage but misses.

Venturia lands a big shot that drops Tappura! Can he finish him?

Tappura is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tappura is proving hard to escape from.
Tappura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venturia manages to get himself to full guard.

Venturia wants to stand but Tappura is controlling the position.

Venturia pushes Tappura off and gets back to his feet.
Tappura lands a jab to Venturia's midsection.
Venturia tries a low kick but Tappura avoids it.
Tappura throws a counter high kick but Venturia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Venturia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tappura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia misses with a leg kick.
Venturia fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappura misses its target.
Venturia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappura counters with a left and a right that stings Venturia.
Tappura digs a good body shot into Venturia's ribs.
Tappura walks into a left hand.
Venturia blocks a head kick by Tappura.
Tappura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Venturia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Venturia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tappura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tappura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venturia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Venturia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venturia.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
Venturia throws a right and a left that Tappura avoids nicely.
Venturia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappura misses with a body shot.
Venturia is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venturia.
Venturia loads up on a big right hand but Tappura slips the punch.
Tappura jabs Venturia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappura motions for Venturia to come forward. Tappura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Venturia throws a series of punches but Tappura avoids them all with ease.
Tappura misses with an uppercut
and Tappura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tappura is looking to wear down Venturia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Venturia lands a nice hook to Tappura's body. Tappura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tappura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Tappura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venturia misses with a double jab.
Tappura seems to have got his legs back now.
Venturia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venturia misses with an uppercut. Tappura saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Venturia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Tappura's cut.
That's time! Tappura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A shot to the liver by Tappura. Beautiful body shot.
Jesse Venturia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venturia lunges at Tappura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tappura's hand.
Tappura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venturia misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Venturia. Those never looked like landing.
Venturia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tappura misses with a head kick.
Venturia throws out a counter right but Tappura avoids it with no problem.
Tappura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venturia moves away.
Venturia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappura lands a jab.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venturia connects with a jab.
Venturia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tappura.
Jesse Venturia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappura throws a big shot that misses.
Venturia misses the jab.
Tappura is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tappuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tappura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venturia drops Tappura with a straight right hand, right on the button! Venturia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio dos Passos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

dos Passos
vs
Freeman

174 cm
36
155 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

170 cm
34
149 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Passos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Freeman tries to clinch
and dos Passos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freeman misses with a combination

and dos Passos counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Freeman down! dos Passos is looking to finish but Freeman is intelligently defending himself.

Freeman is rocked!

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

dos Passos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Freeman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Freeman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
dos Passos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Freeman cracks dos Passos with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman wants to control from the top but dos Passos keeps moving.
Freeman postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
Freeman wants to control from the top but dos Passos keeps moving.
Freeman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but dos Passos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

dos Passos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

dos Passos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Freeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of dos Passos, into his guard.

dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freeman advances position into side control!
Freeman wants to take a breather but dos Passos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freeman.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freeman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Freeman wants to control from the top but dos Passos keeps moving.
Freeman is pushing down on dos Passos's leg trying to pass to half guard. dos Passos is fighting to maintain full guard but Freeman has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is keen to just control but dos Passos is a slippery customer.
Freeman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Freeman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
dos Passos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Freeman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

dos Passos actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Passos is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freeman closes the distance and clinches.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as dos Passos controls the action.
Freeman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
dos Passos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from dos Passos.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. dos Passos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman is looking to work some ground and pound but dos Passos has wrist control.
Freeman with a nice head shot there.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. dos Passos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freeman's guard. Nice move by dos Passos!

dos Passos passes Freeman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

dos Passos seems to be looking for submissions.
dos Passos with the ground and pound but Freeman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing dos Passos from controlling successfully.
dos Passos content to stall in guard here.
dos Passos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Freeman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

dos Passos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a strike but dos Passos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Freeman looking to control.
Freeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freeman throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
dos Passos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. dos Passos manages to get himself to full guard.

Gordon Freeman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman trying to control but dos Passos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to advance position but dos Passos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

dos Passos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freeman is now in dos Passos's guard. A big mistake from dos Passos there, giving up the dominant position!
Freeman postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

dos Passos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Freeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Freeman.
Gordon Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Freeman.
Freeman throws a series of punches but dos Passos moves out of range.
Freeman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman wants to clinch.
dos Passos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Freeman manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches dos Passos on the side of the head.
A big left from Freeman misses.
Freeman wants to clinch but dos Passos slips to the side
and dos Passos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Freeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to bum rush dos Passos with a series of wild strikes but dos Passos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dos Passos is looking to counter the offense by Freeman and move into the clinch.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
dos Passos tries to counter by clinching up but Freeman breaks away and moves out of range.
Freeman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

dos Passos is rocked!
Freeman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Freeman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! dos Passos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Freeman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from dos Passos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
After winning the bout, Gordon Freeman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon has chosen Riot - Three Days Grace as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Van Kirkland
vs
Raefon

194 cm
34
285 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

196 cm
39
283 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland scores with a leg kick.
Raefon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Kirkland paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Van Kirkland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raefon to the ground. Van Kirkland is now in Raefon's guard.
Raefon 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.
Van Kirkland postures up in Raefon's guard and throws a big left but Raefon blocks it.
Van Kirkland landing some decent shots from guard.
Raefon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raefon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.

Van Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raefon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raefon with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Raefon postures up in Van Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Raefon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raefon throws a big right hand that misses.
Raefon throws an elbow that misses. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raefon's guard. Nice move by Van Kirkland!

Raefon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raefon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Kirkland's guard.

Raefon preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raefon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Raefon is proving a slippery customer.
Raefon postures up in Van Kirkland's guard and throws a big left but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but Raefon controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raefon scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Van Kirkland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Kirkland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raefon moves into full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Van Kirkland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland landing strikes.
Check out the look on Van Kirkland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Raefon is trying to improve his position.
Raefon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Kirkland off and has taken his back!
Van Kirkland avoids the strikes from Raefon.
Van Kirkland covering up well under a series of strikes from Raefon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raefon missing with punches from the back.
Raefon missing with punches from the back.
Van Kirkland is covering up but some of the strikes from Raefon are getting through and doing damage.

It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Van Kirkland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Raefon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Raefon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Van Kirkland covers up after that shot from Raefon.

Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mad Raefon!
During a confident post fight interview, Mad Raefon 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
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Company - Holy Water. Jensen Saint is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Poulter
vs
Saint

189 cm
38
186 lbs
36 - 19 - 1

182 cm
43
201 lbs
41 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jensen Saint!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poulter stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulter manages to avoid it.
Saint scores with a jab.
Saint attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poulter appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint closes the distance and clinches up with Poulter, looking for a takedown. Saint pushes Poulter against the cage but Poulter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poulter is looking for a counter combo.
Saint closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poulter circles away.
Paul Poulter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jensen Saint.
Saint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poulter tries to avoid it but Saint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poulter to the ground. Poulter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poulter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poulter avoids the head kick by Saint.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poulter avoids the head kick by Saint.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Poulter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Poulter rushes Saint and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poulter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saint is defending well for now.
Poulter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Saint pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Malicious Intent Gym inform us that Saint has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Saint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poulter wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Saint can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poulter controls the pace.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Poulter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saint is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poulter, into his guard.

Poulter wants to get back to his feet but Saint is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Poulter has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Saint is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saint sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Saint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poulter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poulter has escaped and now he's on top!

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 Paul Poulter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saint misses the jab.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Poulter's head but Poulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Saint misses.

Poulter has Saint up against the cage in a clinch.
Poulter tries to land knees in the clinch but Saint avoids the damage to the body.
Saint is looking to break free of the clinch but Poulter has double underhooks.
Saint blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poulter is keeping busy.
Poulter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint's elbow.

Saint breaks the clinch.
Saint lands a two punch combo.
We've been told by Poulter's head coaches at X Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter moves away from the strike by Saint.
Poulter lands with a straight right. Saint didn't see that one coming.
Saint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint throws a shot to the body.
Saint misses with a straight right.

Saint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint trying to control but Poulter is working from the bottom.
Saint is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Poulter keeping full guard, as Saint tries to pass.
Saint throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saint falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Poulter to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul Poulter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Poulter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jensen Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint lands a body shot.
Donk. Saint catches Poulter right on the button with a cross.
Saint moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Poulter saw that one coming.

Poulter moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint tries a body shot but Poulter blocks it.
Saint tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poulter's elbow.
Poulter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saint is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulter throws a knee to the head but misses.

Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulter.
Saint ducks right into an uppercut from Poulter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jensen Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Poulter wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Saint misses
and Poulter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poulter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Poulter is looking to counter punch.
Jensen Saint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poulter tries to clinch up.
Poulter is looking to clinch but Saint is avoiding it.
Saint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint misses with a hook
and Poulter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saint's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saint duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter tries to clinch but Saint is having none of it.
Saint swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saint throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poulter counters with a two punch combo.
Poulter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poulter tries to clinch
and Saint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poulter scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Saint lands a head kick!
Poulter misses with a double jab.
Saint appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saint misses with a body punch
and Poulter counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint throws a body punch but Poulter moves out of range.
Poulter avoids the head kick by Saint.
Poulter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saint swings widly with a right hand
and Poulter counters with a left and a right that stings Saint.
Poulter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saint misses with a hook
and Poulter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a hook
and Poulter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Saint.
Poulter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poulter tries to clinch there but Saint circles away.
Poulter slips under a jab from Saint.
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poulter doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint misses with a hook
and Poulter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poulter lands a nice hook to Saint's body. Saint takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saint closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Poulter.
Poulter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poulter cracks Saint with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poulter looks to clinch
and Saint counters with a three punch combo that has Poulter backing up. Poulter nods at Saint to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saint.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jensen Saint.
I think Saint 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Poulter!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Arvo Penaali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penaali
vs
Cameron

180 cm
35
159 lbs
21 - 8 - 1

176 cm
43
163 lbs
29 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penaali slips under a jab from Cameron.
Cameron on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penaali swings for the body but Cameron moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cameron has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Penaali misses the shot to the body.
Penaali slips under a jab.
Penaali checks the leg kick.
Cameron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penaali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penaali swings for the body but Cameron moves out of range.
Cameron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cameron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Cameron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penaali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to avoid it but Penaali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cameron to the ground. Cameron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cameron connects with the punch.
Penaali just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Penaali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penaali was well out of range. Poor timing from Cameron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cameron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penaali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cameron.
Jab from Cameron.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Cameron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Penaali moves in looking to clinch but Cameron pushes him off.
Penaali scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Penaali.
Penaali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Cameron throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Cameron throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Penaali counters with a single leg into guard. Cameron didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penaali slips nicely into half guard.
Penaali throwing shots but Cameron is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron trying to control here.
Cameron gets full guard.
Penaali throws an elbow that misses. Cameron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penaali's guard. Nice move by Cameron!

Cameron tries to free his leg and advance position but Penaali is retaining full guard.

Penaali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cameron defends well.
Cameron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cameron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cameron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Penaali is looking for a triangle but Cameron pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Penaali working for a triangle but Cameron defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cameron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Penaali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cameron has picked Penaali up and slammed him! Penaali can't keep hold of the triangle and Cameron manages to pass to side control!
Penaali tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cameron presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali tries to hold on but Cameron postures up.
Cameron lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali tries to reverse the position but Cameron maintains control.
Penaali wants to control but Cameron is having none of it.
Cameron working Penaali over with strikes here.
Cameron working Penaali over with strikes here.
Penaali is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cameron lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penaali hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali is trying desperately to improve position.
Cameron avoids the attempt from Penaali to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penaali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cameron cracks Penaali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arvo Penaali is winning the standup battle so far.
Cameron slips under a jab.
Penaali fails to land with a series of punches.
Cameron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penaali tries to avoid it but Cameron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penaali to the ground. Penaali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penaali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cameron.
Cameron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penaali.
Decent striking displayed by Penaali there.
Cameron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cameron misses with an uppercut. Penaali saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali misses with a takedown attempt - Cameron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Penaali coming out on top.
Penaali defending well as Cameron loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cameron fails with a takedown attempt.
Penaali slips under a jab.
Penaali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penaali changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cameron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penaali counters with a three punch combo that has Cameron backing up. Cameron nods at Penaali to acknowledge the strikes.
Cameron throws a hook but Penaali avoids it easily.
It looked like Penaali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penaali closes the distance and clinches up with Cameron, looking for a takedown. Penaali pushes Cameron against the cage but Cameron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penaali blocks a leg kick.
Penaali defending well as Cameron loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Penaali's head coaches at Bad Pluto! (18 Elite Coach) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Penaali misses.
Penaali blocks a jab.
Cameron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penaali moves away.
Penaali misses with a takedown
and Cameron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cameron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron throws a sloppy body shot
and Penaali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cameron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cameron misses with a straight right.
Cameron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penaali misses the jab.
Cameron is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cameron lands with a cross.
Penaali feints a jab promting Cameron to slip. Penaali then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cameron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Penaali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cameron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cameron wants to control but Penaali postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali cracks Cameron with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Penaali working away.
Cameron gets back to half guard.
Cameron tries to roll over but Penaali keeps him under control.
Cameron keeps trying to improve his position.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Penaali sits in half guard.
Fabian Cameron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cameron trying to get back to full guard but Penaali takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali with good strikes from the mount here!
Cameron is looking to get to half guard.
Cameron taking shots to the head.
Penaali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cameron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penaali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Penaali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cameron throws a hook but Penaali avoids it easily.

Penaali shoots in and bounces Cameron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Penaali from controlling successfully.
Cameron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penaali trying to control but Cameron is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Penaali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penaali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Penaali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penaali won't allow Cameron to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Penaali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penaali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penaali misses with a combination
enabling Cameron to counter with a crisp jab.
Penaali moves out of range as Cameron strikes.
Penaali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Cameron is just out of range.
Penaali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cameron backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron throws a body punch but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cameron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penaali finds it's way round the side to connect with Cameron's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penaali shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense.
Cameron with a nice cross.
Cameron cracks Penaali with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Cameron.
Penaali tries to clinch but Cameron moves out of range.
Penaali 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Penaali.
Cameron tries to buck Penaali off but Penaali is having none of it.
Cameron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penaali's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali looks to land a strike but Cameron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Cameron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penaali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penaali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penaali.
Penaali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameron is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penaali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penaali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cameron's head.
Penaali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penaali throws an elbow that misses. Cameron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penaali's guard. Nice move by Cameron!

Penaali is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cameron throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Penaali's body to avoid the submission. Penaali has instead reached around Cameron's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Penaali arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arvo Penaali!
Arvo Penaali looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank everybody but i decided to leave the organisation. Gonna talk to the boss about it altough i tried it before but this organisation is like jehovas witness, youre stuck! but this is it, i wanna explore the rest of the worlds fighters!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes to the cage accompanied by Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kvasov
vs
Walker

185 cm
40
202 lbs
32 - 34 - 1

186 cm
37
200 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kvasov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Kvasov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Roman Kvasov has been cut.
Kvasov tries to clinch up.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kvasov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Kvasov counters with a straight right hand.
Walker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvasov is out of range and Walker settles back down.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Kvasov throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvasov slips a jab from Walker.

Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.
Kvasov trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kvasov into the cage.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kvasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
A short left from Walker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kvasov.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kvasov.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Kvasov misses with a right hand
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kvasov is rocked!
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Walker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Kvasov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker dances in with a quick combination. Kvasov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Walker snaps Kvasov's head back. Kvasov stumbles backwards against the cage. Walker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kvasov's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kvasov just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Walker!
Brandon Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo comes to the cage accompanied by Paparazzi Pone - Man Down. 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?

Faldo
vs
Sato

182 cm
33
199 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

187 cm
39
196 lbs
38 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

KAISER

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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Faldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sato lands a head kick!
Sato tries to score with a low kick but Faldo moves his leg out of the way.
Faldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sato.
Faldo avoids the body shot from Sato.
Faldo throws a big counter combination but Sato scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
As Sato tries to get set, Faldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sato manages to avoid the attempt.
Sato lands a slapping body shot.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Faldo is out of range.
Sato moves out of range of the leg kick from Faldo.
Sato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faldo defends it well.
Faldo checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Sato throws a good cross that connects.
Nick Faldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faldo misses with a low kick.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faldo.
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Faldo moves out of range easily.
Sato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato swings widly with a right hand
and Faldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faldo is out of range and Sato settles back down.
Faldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faldo digs a good hook to Sato's body.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faldo on the side of the head.
Sato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sato misses
and Faldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Sato throws a head kick but Faldo moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Faldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo connects with a jab.
Faldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Faldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sato. Sato obviously looking to wear him down.
Sato lands a body shot.
Faldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Faldo thumps Sato with a low kick.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Faldo tries to counter by clinching up but Sato breaks away and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Faldo blocks the leg kick.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Faldo's shoulder, as Faldo tries to avoid the shot.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Faldo's head but Faldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato shoots in looking for a takedown but Faldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Faldo.
Faldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sato lands a jab to the head.
Sato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Faldo momentarily.
Nice cross by Sato.
Faldo tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Sato misses the shot to the body.

Sato drives through with a takedown into Faldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faldo is trying to keep Sato in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faldo pulls Sato in close to his closed guard and prevents Sato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Faldo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Sato's cut.
That's time! Faldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sato lands a head kick!

It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.
Faldo missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Faldo.
Sato throws a hook but Faldo blocks it.
Sato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Faldo.
Sato throws a lazy uppercut
and Faldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sato keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faldo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Faldo does a little dance to reset his feet.

Faldo tries to sprawl but Sato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Faldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato slips a nice elbow through Faldo's hands, connecting with Faldo's forehead.
Faldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faldo trying to control the position.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faldo trying to control the position.
Faldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Faldo working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sato throws a leg kick
letting Faldo counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Faldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sato cracks Faldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Faldo punishes Sato's body with a nice straight punch.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faldo wants to clinch up but Sato keeps it at a distance.
Sato lands the left hand.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Faldo as Sato shoots in.
Faldo is looking to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faldo is able to avoid easily.
Sato motions for Faldo to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faldo tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Faldo tests Sato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Faldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Faldo's shoulder, as Faldo tries to avoid the shot.
Faldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faldo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sato avoids it.
Faldo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sato scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Faldo stops Sato from passing to mount.
An elbow from Sato crashes against the mat.
Faldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Sato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Faldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuro Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faldo but Faldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sato manages to circle out of the way.
Katsuro Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato tries to work over Faldo's front leg with a kick but Faldo checks it.
Faldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Faldo moved out of range nicely.
Faldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Faldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scores with a nice strike.
Faldo tries to clinch but Sato is having none of it.
Sato is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Sato misses.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sato.
Sato delivers a nice body kick.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Sato lands a leg kick that knocks Faldo off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sato.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sato lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo moves away from the strike by Sato.
Sato tries to work over Faldo's front leg with a kick but Faldo checks it.
Faldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sato tries to land a front kick but Faldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Faldo ducks right into an uppercut from Sato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faldo drops his hands momentarily and Sato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Faldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Sato connects with a looping right hand.
Sato darts in looking for a takedown but Faldo gets double underhooks and turns Sato into the cage.
Faldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faldo moves in looking to clinch but Sato pushes him off.
Good work by Sato as he checks the leg kick.
Sato only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Faldo.
Sato scores with a jab. Faldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Faldo's hands.
Faldo misses with a body kick.
Sato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Faldo's ribs.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Faldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sato. That's going to slow Faldo down.
Sato with a hook.
Faldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Sato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faldo with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sato is in Faldo's guard.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato controlling from the top position.
Faldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuro Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuro Sato!
Post fight, Katsuro Sato took to the microphone: 'I'm just that good!'.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum has chosen Candy Paint - Ken Tuck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Imum

175 cm
36
178 lbs
35 - 11 - 1

185 cm
41
186 lbs
30 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Imum as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imum! But no joy.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Imum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Imum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Imum lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imum trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Imum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Imum works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Imum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imum wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Imum frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Imum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie retains his welterweight title!
As Ricardo Gracie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My body may be failing but my heart is still willing!'.