left overs 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Amazing by Kanye West kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cain Slyker enters the cage!

Morgan
vs
Slyker

188 cm
43
210 lbs
40 - 30 - 1

186 cm
46
215 lbs
37 - 33 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 33 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morgan but Morgan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slyker tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Slyker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slyker is controlling him.

Slyker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slyker, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slyker is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slyker is working an open guard so Morgan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Slyker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Morgan kicks off Slyker and gets to his feet.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Slyker looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
We've been told by Morgan's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.
Slyker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Slyker misses with a double jab

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
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!
Morgan controlling the action here for a moment.
Morgan blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.

Slyker clinches up against the cage.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Slyker's takedown attempt.
Slyker throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan misses with an elbow over the top.

Slyker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slyker shoots and misses
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.

It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.

Slyker feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Slyker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slyker cracks Morgan with a solid left hand.
Slyker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slyker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Slyker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Slyker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slyker drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slyker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Morgan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Slyker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Slyker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slyker can do to turn this around?
Slyker is trying to pull guard but Morgan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slyker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morgan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Slyker looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo bu Slyker just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Slyker misses.
Slyker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slyker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morgan defends it nicely.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.

Slyker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morgan did well to prevent Slyker getting side control.
Slyker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morgan to regain full guard.
Slyker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Slyker won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Morgan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Slyker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Slyker fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan swings for the body but Slyker moves out of range.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slyker with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Slyker moves out of range easily.
Scott Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slyker throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
Slyker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Slyker manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slyker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Slyker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Slyker prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Slyker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slyker scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Slyker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Slyker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slyker.
Cain Slyker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan has hold of Slyker's hands but Slyker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slyker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Slyker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slyker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Morgan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Slyker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Morgan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Slyker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Slyker!
An out of breath Cain Slyker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Pepot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Pepot looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Santos
vs
Pepot

190 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Pepot!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots for a takedown but Pepot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pepot tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Pepot.
Pepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pepot looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Pepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos shoots in but Pepot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pepot misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Pepot backing up. Pepot nods at Santos to acknowledge the strikes.

Santos feints and as Pepot raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pepot is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos won't allow Pepot to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pepot wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.

Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pepot seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Pepot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Pepot has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pepot keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pepot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Pepot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pepot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepot throws a body shot but no joy.

Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos wants to control but Pepot is keeping him busy.

Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pepot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Pepot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Santos!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pablo
vs
Korotkov

175 cm
29
184 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

190 cm
34
200 lbs
10 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniello Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo fails to land with a series of punches.

Pablo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Korotkov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pablo is on him like a limpet, forcing Korotkov back against the cage.
Korotkov has Pablo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pablo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Pablo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pablo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Korotkov down.
Korotkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Korotkov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pablo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korotkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablo wants to improve his position but Korotkov is controlling well.
Korotkov wants to free his trapped foot but Pablo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korotkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo tries to roll over but Korotkov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pablo is pulling down on Korotkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Korotkov, at least for the moment.
Pablo keeping full guard, as Korotkov tries to pass.

That's two 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.
Korotkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Korotkov from controlling successfully.

Korotkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Korotkov from controlling successfully.
Korotkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.

Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korotkov defends it easily.
Korotkov wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pablo looking for a guillotine here but Korotkov defends easily.

Korotkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Korotkov wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Korotkov lands a two punch combo.

Pablo dives in and scores a takedown into Korotkov's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pablo scoring with punches to the head and body.

Korotkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablo works over Korotkov with some ground and pound from guard.

Korotkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pablo has passed into half guard!
Pablo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korotkov defending well though.
Pablo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pablo working Korotkov over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Korotkov 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.

Donk. Pablo catches Korotkov right on the button with a cross.

Pablo dives in and scores a takedown into Korotkov's guard.
Korotkov keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Pablo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniello Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pablo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korotkov's head.
Pablo passes Korotkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korotkov is trying to control but can't.
Pablo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pablo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pablo slips a nice elbow through Korotkov's hands, connecting with Korotkov's forehead.

Korotkov is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pablo 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Korotkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two 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.
Korotkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablo has wrist control.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korotkov trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korotkov can do to turn this around?
Korotkov slips nicely into half guard.

Korotkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Korotkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablo sees it coming and defends easily.
Korotkov tries to stand and escape but Pablo is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets back to full guard.
Pablo pulls Korotkov in close to prevent any damage.

Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korotkov is aware though and is defending well.

Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Korotkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korotkov is aware though and is defending well.
Pablo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pablo, not yet.
Pablo controls Korotkov momentarily but Korotkov frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korotkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korotkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.
Pablo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korotkov's guard.

Pablo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pablo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pablo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korotkov, up you get!
Pablo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korotkov circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniello Pablo dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Korotkov misses with the combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pablo.
Pablo lands an elbow.
Korotkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pablo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pablo 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.
Korotkov is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pablo stands up and beckons Korotkov to his feet.
Korotkov lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pablo as Korotkov shoots in.

Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korotkov's half guard.
Korotkov has hold of Pablo's hands but Pablo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korotkov tries to kick Pablo off but Pablo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korotkov is looking to control Pablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Korotkov avoid being mounted?

Korotkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pablo pulls his head out easily.
Korotkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korotkov keeps working.
Korotkov is trying to stand up here but Pablo is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo winds up and cracks Korotkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pablo is trying to control. Korotkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pablo is just content to waste time from the top position. Korotkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pablo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pablo works over Korotkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pablo postures up.

Korotkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pablo passes into side control.
Pablo is putting a hurting on Korotkov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pablo landing strikes.
Korotkov is still in real trouble! Can Pablo finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotkov is trying to escape the position but Pablo is controlling the position.
Pablo cracks Korotkov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pablo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Korotkov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pablo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniello Pablo!
After winning the bout, Daniello Pablo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rage
vs
Pereira

180 cm
25
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
28
187 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pereira swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Rage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pereira tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira is just out of range.
Rage wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
Pereira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira misses the jab.
Rage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Rage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Pereira.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pereira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick
and Rage counters with a good low kick that Pereira was not able to check.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Rage counters with an inside leg kick.
Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rage wants to slow Pereira down by chopping away at his legs.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Rage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a head kick that Rage semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rage counters with a left to the body.
Pereira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Pereira responds with a good body kick, but Rage manages to step out the way in time.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pereira's hands.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Rage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Pereira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
Rage lands the left hand.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pereira counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
Pereira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rage slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira connects with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira checks a leg kick nicely.
Pereira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Pereira tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Rage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rage scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rage.
Rage throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
As Pereira tries to get set, Rage tries to push him back and clinch up but Pereira manages to avoid the attempt.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira scores with a head kick. Rage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira dominated that round.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Rage takes one on the button.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Rage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pereira defending well as Rage loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira is looking to score with low kicks.
Rage is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rage might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Rage.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Rage saw that one coming.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira lands a lovely overhand right.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. Rage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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!
Rage slips under a jab from Pereira.
It looked like Rage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira.
Pereira lands a head kick. Rage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rage dodges the punch combination from Pereira.
Pereira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Rage misses with a looping right.

Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pereira - that landed with a thud.
Rage blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to control Rage's arms but Rage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pereira has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rage.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage blocks an uppercut.

Rage breaks the clinch.
Rage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pereira.
Rage avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Rage cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Pereira connects with a crisp jab.
Rage defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
Pereira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Rage's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Pereira cracks Rage with a good jab.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miguel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Rage tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Pereira 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!

Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rage takes a step back to recover.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pereira scores with a spinning back kick!
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Rage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pereira lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage is looking to slow Pereira down with leg kicks.
Rage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Pereira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Rage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rage moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slips a straight right by Rage.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Rage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Rage - just one landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pereira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pereira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Rage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Rage throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robbie Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage connects with a nice looking jab.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Pereira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miguel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira misses with a body punch
and Rage counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira throws a hook but Rage avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rage.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Rage counters with a thumping low kick.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Pereira cracks the inside of Rage's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Pereira.
Well Pereira 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Pablos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Silva
vs
Pablos

188 cm
36
195 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

175 cm
27
201 lbs
8 - 21 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pablos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Pablos persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablos shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Pablos.
Pablos tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pablos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

and Silva counters with a crisp one two that drops Pablos! Silva thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pablos to his feet! Pablos is in big trouble!

Pablos is rocked!
Pablos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pablos is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pablos.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pablos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pablos seems to have recovered his senses.
Pablos looks winded!
Pablos dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Pablos's head and hops out.
Pablos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pablos somewhat.
As Pablos looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Pablos just gets out of the way.
Pablos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Pablos badly! Silva follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Pablos out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Silva finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Silva!
Pablo Pablos was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam B Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Gable
vs
B Glenn

182 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cael Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam B Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glenn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Gable's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Gable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glenn after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glenn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gable can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable takes a shot to the head.
Glenn stalling against the cage.
Gable tries for a takedown but Glenn manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable blocks an elbow strike from Glenn.
Glenn stalling in the clinch.
Gable fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glenn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is working Gable over against the cage.
Glenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gable's defenses.

It looks like Cael Gable has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glenn lands a shot to the body.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Glenn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glenn can pounce on him.
Glenn tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
Glenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gable decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Glenn tries to get to full guard but Gable has control of the leg.
Glenn wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glenn wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glenn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Glenn is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glenn avoid being mounted?
Glenn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gable connects with a nice short shot to Glenn's temple.
Gable 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.
Glenn is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gable defends well.
Glenn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glenn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Glenn managing to control the position.
Glenn trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn has control of Gable's left arm, preventing Gable from doing any damage.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Glenn is trying to keep Gable in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn pulls Gable in to control the position.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Glenn trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glenn moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Glenn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glenn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Glenn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Glenn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glenn slips a jab from Gable.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Glenn is just out of range.

Glenn rushes Gable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glenn digs a right hand into Gable's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gable's gas tank.
Gable has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glenn after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glenn.
Glenn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Glenn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn avoiding damage.
Glenn misses with the head strike.
Glenn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glenn lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is pushing Gable up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Glenn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glenn tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Glenn looking to throw knees to the head but Gable is blocking nicely.
Glenn scores a nice knee to the body.
Glenn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glenn controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glenn receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Glenn.
Gable is working for takedown but Glenn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glenn can't find room to land a body shot as Gable controls the action.
Glenn is trying to maintain a safe position but Gable gets an underhook and turns Glenn into the cage.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gable being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Glenn.
Glenn lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Glenn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gable wants a takedown.
Gable is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable has Glenn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Glenn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glenn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glenn throws an elbow that misses.
Glenn gets underhooks to prevent Gable's takedown attempt.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Glenn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glenn tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.

Gable has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Glenn is trying to keep an underhook but Gable manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Glenn is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glenn is trying to stand.
Glenn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gable.
Cael Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn is controlling Gable's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gable missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glenn trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable.
Glenn tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.

Glenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gable is thwarting Glenn's attempts to control the position.
Gable is trying to control. Glenn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glenn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glenn trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Gable throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam B Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Glenn leaves Gable with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Glenn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gable on his heels. He'll look to pass Gable's guard now, I'm sure.
Glenn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable pulls Glenn in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn pushes down on Gable's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn wants to pass to mount but Gable is defending the position.

Glenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gable is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn slips a nice elbow through Gable's hands, connecting with Gable's forehead.
Glenn trying to pass the guard but Gable defending well.
Glenn wants to control but Gable is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Glenn there.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Glenn wants to free his trapped foot but Gable is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gable wants to control but Glenn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gable is staying active underneath Glenn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gable trying to hold on to Glenn's head to control him but Glenn postures up.
Gable tries to get to full guard but Glenn has control of the leg.
Glenn trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Gable has hold of Glenn's hands but Glenn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Glenn trying to control from half guard but Gable is working away.
Glenn is thwarting Gable's attempts to control the position.
Glenn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Glenn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gable is staying active underneath Glenn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Glenn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gable has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Glenn is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Glenn.
Glenn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gable makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gable.
Glenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable 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.
Gable utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gable is looking for a sweep.
Sam B Glenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Glenn is looking to take a break and control but Gable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gable misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Gable is trying to improve his position.
Gable is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glenn taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam B Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glenn 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam B Glenn!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikki De Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fenix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing Inside kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Craig Clifton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Clifton
vs
De Fenix

179 cm
26
182 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ikki De Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton avoids the head kick by De Fenix.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Fenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Clifton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Fenix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De Fenix is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clifton connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clifton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Fenix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clifton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clifton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Fenix is not content to let Clifton control the position.

Clifton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Fenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clifton tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Fenix's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clifton.
De Fenix is not content to let Clifton control the position.
Clifton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Fenix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Clifton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clifton scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Fenix wants to control but Clifton postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clifton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Clifton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Fenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Fenix is not content to let Clifton control the position.
Clifton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Clifton controlling the position.
Clifton has knee on belly momentarily but De Fenix bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clifton is looking for a kimura here.

Clifton seems to be looking for submissions.
Clifton throwing shots but De Fenix is blocking nicely.
Clifton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Fenix wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Clifton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Clifton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Fenix defends it well.

Clifton wants to work for an arm triangle but De Fenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clifton 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.
Clifton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clifton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Fenix is pressing down on Clifton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Clifton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

De Fenix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Fenix wants it to stay on the feet.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Fenix sprawls well. De Fenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet.
De Fenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fenix tries to clinch but Clifton is having none of it.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt
and De Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. 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.
Clifton shoots in and drives through. De Fenix sprawls well.
Clifton shoots and misses
and Clifton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Fenix's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Fenix's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clifton shoots for a takedown but De Fenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clifton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clifton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton misses with a takedown
and De Fenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Craig Clifton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clifton tries for a takedown but De Fenix circles away easily
and De Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Fenix swinging wildly here.
Clifton tries to counter with a takedown but De Fenix is quick to defend against it.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt
and De Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clifton thinking.
That kick from De Fenix tenderised Clifton's leg. Clifton is trying to keep his angry face on.

De Fenix darts in and clinches Clifton up against the cage.
De Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
De Fenix tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clifton wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from De Fenix.
De Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.

De Fenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Fenix pinned against the cage. De Fenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clifton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Fenix defends well and Clifton ends up having to push De Fenix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clifton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Fenix's waist but De Fenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clifton off to one side.
Ikki De Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clifton shoots in looking for a takedown. De Fenix tries to sprawl out of it but Clifton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Fenix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from De Fenix misses.
De Fenix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clifton somewhat.
De Fenix cracks Clifton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Fenix wants to clinch.
Clifton feinted with a counter takedown.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - De Fenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Fenix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Fenix lands with a nice combination. Clifton backs away looking to recover.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from De Fenix as Clifton shoots in.
De Fenix throws a fast counter high kick but Clifton manages to duck under it in time.
De Fenix slaps away a takedown attempt from Clifton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifton is defended easily by De Fenix.
As Clifton backs off De Fenix throws a huge counter combo but Clifton manages to avoid it all.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - De Fenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fenix connects with a leg kick. Clifton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clifton tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clifton somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ikki De Fenix 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! This is the final round!

De Fenix moves into range and clinches up with Clifton.
De Fenix tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Fenix digs a right hand into Clifton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clifton's gas tank.
De Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Clifton jumps guard.
Clifton is trying to control the position but De Fenix postures up.
Clifton managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fenix postures up.
Clifton wants to sweep here but De Fenix controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix wants to stand but Clifton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clifton looking to control.

De Fenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clifton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clifton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Fenix controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clifton with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Fenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but De Fenix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Fenix scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clifton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fenix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clifton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Fenix is fending him off so far but Clifton persists. Nope, De Fenix circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clifton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Fenix throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Fenix pinned against the cage. De Fenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Clifton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Fenix is trying to get back to half guard.
De Fenix is not content to let Clifton control the position.
De Fenix pushes Clifton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clifton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix defending against the ground and pound.
Clifton lands some shots froms side control.
Clifton wants to control but De Fenix is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Clifton crashes against the mat.
Craig Clifton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
De Fenix is looking to regain half guard here but Clifton keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clifton wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Fenix keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ikki De Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Fenix 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikki De Fenix!
A relieved looking Ikki De Fenix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.