SP-ICON Fight Night 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lundgren
vs
Cortega

187 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
39
219 lbs
12 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega lands with a kick to the temple. Lundgren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cortega is looking to clinch but Lundgren is avoiding it.
Lundgren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lundgren.
Cortega swinging wildly here.
As Cortega looks to move away, Lundgren throws a big counter combo but Cortega just gets out of the way.
Cortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Lundgren sprawls well. He's pushed Cortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lundgren throws a series of punches but Cortega avoids them all with ease.
Lundgren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundgren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lundgren cracks Cortega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cortega closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren lands an uppercut.
Cortega blocks a body shot from Lundgren.
Lundgren avoiding damage.
Lundgren lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cortega pulls Lundgren into guard.
Lundgren is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training $800 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.
Lundgren postures up.

Cortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lundgren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lundgren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cortega throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Cortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lundgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren stops Cortega from getting back to his feet.
Lundgren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lundgren is pressing down on Cortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortega is holding on for now.
Cortega tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Lundgren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cortega is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lundgren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lundgren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundgren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lundgren defends well and Cortega ends up having to push Lundgren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charles Lundgren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martez Cortega.
Lundgren works the jab nicely.
Lundgren misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren sets himself, and Cortega steps forward looking for the clinch! Lundgren avoids it this time.
Lundgren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lundgren misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Cortega misses
and Lundgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lundgren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lundgren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortega dodges the punch combination from Lundgren.
Cortega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cortega is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cortega rushes Lundgren and presses him up against the cage.
Cortega is working for takedown but Lundgren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lundgren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lundgren throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortega.
Lundgren being controlled against the cage.
Cortega blocks an uppercut.
Lundgren misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortega is trying to push Lundgren away but Lundgren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortega avoiding damage as Lundgren throws knees to the body.
Lundgren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cortega or not.
Lundgren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cortega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lundgren uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren postures up in Cortega's guard and throws a big left but Cortega blocks it.
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Cortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortega trying to keep a closed guard but Lundgren is proving a slippery customer.
Lundgren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Lundgren controlling from the top position.

Cortega has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lundgren should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cortega has tightened it up now! Lundgren should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martez Cortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Martez Cortega 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
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don T. Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill. Rude kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gunslinger. Dominic Rude has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rude
vs
T. Bill

190 cm
38
218 lbs
29 - 16 - 2

179 cm
31
225 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don T. Bill!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rude keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rude jabs at Bill's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bill.
A right-left combo lands from Rude.
Bill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rude pinned against the cage. Rude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominic Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rude shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rude has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rude has managed to get both his arms back between Bill's legs - danger averted.
Rude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rude is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rude defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rude is aware though and is defending well.
Bill wants to improve his position but instead Rude has moved into half guard.
Bill works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bill working a defensive guard here.
Rude showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rude tries to free his leg and advance position but Bill is retaining full guard.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bill is looking to sweep but instead, Rude has passed into half guard.
Rude perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bill trying to control from the bottom.
Rude perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Bill actively working from the bottom here.
Rude is trying to control the action in half guard but Bill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rude's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rude's back!
Bill thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rude looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rude is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Cave Fighting Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bill has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude breaks Bill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rude lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Rude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rude has managed to get both his arms back between Bill's legs - danger averted.
Rude stays in close to Bill's body and controls the position.

Bill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rude passes into side control.
Rude content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bill manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rude darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rude will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rude passes to full mount!
Bill is trying to escape the mount.
Rude controlling his opponent.
Bill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rude controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bill manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Bill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rude is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rude has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bill trying to control from the bottom.

Bill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rude pulls his head out easily.

Bill looking for submissions off his back.
Rude seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.

Bill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rude pulls his head out easily.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bill keeps working.
Rude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
Bill is looking to control Rude's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bill avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bill has his takedown stuffed
and Rude counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rude.
Nice uppercut lands for Rude. That snapped Bill's head back.
Bill shoots for a double leg takedown but Rude sprawls well. He's pushed Bill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bill is breathing heavily.

Rude shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bill trying to control but Rude postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill wants to improve his position but Rude is controlling well.

Bill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rude tries to pass to full mount but Bill defends it.
Rude controlling the action here.
Rude seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bill for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bill is looking for a sweep. Rude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Rude 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. This is the final round!

Rude throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Rude.
Bill avoids the body shot from Rude.
Bill feints the counter takedown.
Bill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rude's waist but Rude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bill off to one side.

Rude instigates a clinch.

Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill walks into a left hand.
A good leg kick by Rude.

Bill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rude trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bill's guard.
Rude wants to control from the top but Bill keeps moving.

Rude content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bill has locked up a guillotine! Bill's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rude is holding on here and Bill must be using up a lot of energy. Rude has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bill gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don T. Bill!
Don T. Bill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Theme Music. Shephard has chosen K9 Justice as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as German Shephard enters the cage!

Harris
vs
Shephard

180 cm
28
175 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

180 cm
30
182 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Machine
Conquer

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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rami Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard misses with a body kick.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Shephard throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Shephard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Shephard is predictable there
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Shephard digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Shephard throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Shephard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard misses with the body kick
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Shephard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shephard tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shephard. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shephard.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shephard lands a right hook to the body.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shephard.
Shephard scores with a head kick. Harris tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shephard looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard misses with a kick to the body
and Shephard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shephard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Shephard was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Shephard manages to avoid it.
Shephard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shephard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Shephard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shephard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Shephard was just out of range.
Shephard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Shephard was just out of range.
Shephard jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harris blocks a head kick by Shephard.
Harris is looking for a counter combo.
Shephard misses the body punch
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Shephard misses with a low kick.
Harris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shephard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris 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.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Shephard.
Shephard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Shephard throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws a counter high kick but Shephard was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Shephard throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris avoids the head kick by Shephard.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shephard manages to circle out of the way.
Shephard throws a shot to the body.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shephard throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shephard throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shephard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shephard jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shephard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shephard throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Shephard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
German Shephard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Shephard misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Shephard tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shephard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard scores with a nice head shot.
Shephard lands with a good body shot.
Shephard scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris checks a low kick from Shephard.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shephard with a jab.
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shephard tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Shephard was just out of range.
Shephard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
German Shephard seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Shephard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shephard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shephard.
Shephard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarris.
Shephard tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Shephard
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shephard misses with a leg kick
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Shephard manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shephard misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shephard thinking.
Shephard cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Shephard throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shephard. That's going to slow Harris down.
Shephard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shephard misses the body punch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
As Shephard looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Shephard just gets out of the way.
Shephard swings away with a body shot that misses

and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shephard breaks the clinch.
Shephard misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shephard throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Shephard.
A low kick from Shephard is predictable there
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Shephard misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shephard throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shephard misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shephard throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

German Shephard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shephard tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Extreme Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shephard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shephard misses with a low kick.
Shephard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shephard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard connects with a crisp jab.
Shephard fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Shephard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shephard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shephard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shephard throws a head kick that misses.
Shephard throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shephard looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shephard.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shephard misses with a body shot.
Shephard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shephard throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Rami Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shephard misses.
Shephard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Shephard.
Shephard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shephard tried to score with a low kick but Harris checks it.
Shephard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shephard staying out of range there.
A low kick from Shephard is predictable there
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Shephard misses with a hook to the body
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shephard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Shephard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shephard connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
A low kick from Shephard misses
and Shephard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shephard looks to throw a body kick
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Shephard backing up. Shephard nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Shephard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
An inside leg kick lands from Shephard.
Harris connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
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!
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shephard.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shephard throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shephard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Shephard throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shephard just misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Shephard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shephard.

And that's the end of the fight!
German Shephard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shephard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Shephard!
After winning the bout, German Shephard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rami Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'May the force be with you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuya Inoue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Steel Penn Alliance's chin.

Inoue
vs
Steel Penn Alliance

198 cm
42
215 lbs
30 - 18 - 0

189 cm
30
201 lbs
16 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuya Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Yuya Inoue has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Inoue darts in and clinches Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage.

Steel Penn Alliance tightens his grip and picks Inoue up, before dumping him to the ground. Inoue manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Inoue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Inoue looking to control.
Inoue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get himself to full guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn Alliance is on top in guard.

Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Royal Blood inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Inoue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Inoue's back!
Steel Penn Alliance keeps control of the position as Inoue tries to break free.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

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

Steel Penn Alliance is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Inoue has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Inoue showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Inoue has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a choke. Inoue gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Inoue manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inoue defends it easily.
Inoue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Inoue throwing strikes but missing.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inoue trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.

That's four 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.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inoue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Inoue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Inoue is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.
Inoue is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a big elbow.

Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar but Inoue turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Inoue.
Inoue chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steel Penn Alliance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inoue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Inoue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Steel Penn Alliance jumps into guard, dragging Inoue to the mat.
Inoue preventing the sweep.
Inoue passes Steel Penn Alliance's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Inoue is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Inoue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Inoue.
Inoue preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to keep a closed guard but Inoue is proving a slippery customer.
Inoue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn Alliance's guard.
Inoue is pressing down on Steel Penn Alliance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn Alliance is holding on for now.

Inoue is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn Alliance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inoue to get the leverage.
Inoue stalling.
Inoue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn Alliance keeps working.
Steel Penn Alliance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Inoue won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.

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.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Inoue controlling him for the moment.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Steel Penn Alliance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue blocks a head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Inoue attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it well and moves away.

Inoue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well initially but Inoue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Inoue postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Inoue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inoue postures up in Steel Penn Alliance's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn Alliance blocks it.

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

Steel Penn Alliance sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inoue's guard.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Inoue from improving his position.

Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Inoue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inoue wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance passes into side.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to move to full mount but Inoue actually manages to regain half guard.

Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Inoue defends the submission attempt.
Inoue moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Steel Penn Alliance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuya Inoue's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steel Penn Alliance throws out a loose jab but Inoue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Steel Penn Alliance rushes Inoue and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance has a couple of punches blocked by Inoue.

Inoue jumps guard.
Inoue is trying to keep Steel Penn Alliance in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inoue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.

Inoue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn Alliance defends well.
Steel Penn Alliance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a chopping leg kick but Inoue manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a hook but Inoue avoids it easily.
Inoue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

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.

Inoue shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inoue prevents Steel Penn Alliance from improving his position.
Steel Penn Alliance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Inoue.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to control Inoue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn Alliance avoid being mounted?
Inoue wants to take a breather but Steel Penn Alliance is having none of it.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.

Steel Penn Alliance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Inoue pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inoue is looking to advance position but Steel Penn Alliance won't allow it.
Inoue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Steel Penn Alliance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy.
Inoue is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Inoue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn Alliance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inoue.
Inoue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four 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.
Steel Penn Alliance is staying active underneath Inoue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Inoue is really struggling to control Steel Penn Alliance but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Inoue wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn Alliance is defending the position.

Inoue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from the bottom.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuya Inoue showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn Alliance 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Farseer
vs
Anse Hatfield

196 cm
37
222 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

182 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farseer misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farseer can pounce on him.
Farseer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farseer.
Hatfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farseer.
Farseer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hatfield misses with a low kick.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Farseer throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Farseer avoids them all with ease.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Farseer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Farseer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hatfield wriggles free and stands up.
Farseer misses the shot to the body.
Farseer moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Farseer looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Farseer avoids nicely.

Farseer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farseer lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatfield, not yet.
Hatfield pulls Farseer in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Farseer wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatfield wants to hit a switch here but Farseer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hatfield there!
Hatfield is writhing around trying 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hatfield tries to hold on but Farseer pushes him away.
Farseer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farseer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hatfield hang on?
Farseer punching from mount but Hatfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Farseer avoids the attempt from Hatfield to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hatfield sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hatfield is controlling Farseer's trapped leg to prevent Farseer from advancing to side control.

Hatfield looking for submissions off his back.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farseer.
Hatfield tries to roll over but Farseer keeps him under control.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield trying to control here.
Hatfield wants to improve his position but Farseer is controlling well.
Farseer lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatfield gets back to full guard.
Hatfield looking to control.
Hatfield pulls Farseer in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stromile Farseer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping leg kick lands for Farseer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farseer.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stromile Farseer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farseer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farseer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farseer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Hatfield. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farseer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farseer walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.
Farseer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatfield is fending him off so far but Farseer persists. Nope, Hatfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Farseer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Farseer avoids it.
Farseer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hatfield just manages to avoid it.
Farseer ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Hatfield finds it's way through Farseer's defenses.
Farseer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield cracks Farseer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hatfield jabs Farseer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield tries to work over Farseer's front leg with a kick but Farseer checks it.

Farseer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Farseer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatfield is pulling down on Farseer's head to control his posture.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Farseer.
Farseer winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farseer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hatfield keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Farseer winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farseer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatfield defending well though.
Farseer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hatfield wants to control but Farseer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hatfield is not content to let Farseer control the position.
Farseer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farseer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hatfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Farseer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hatfield looking to control but Farseer passes into half guard.
Farseer throwing shots but Hatfield is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Farseer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farseer.
Farseer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield is controlling Farseer's trapped leg to prevent Farseer from advancing to side control.
Farseer blocks the strikes from Hatfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stromile Farseer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Farseer fails with the takedown.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Farseer moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Hatfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hatfield lands in his opponent's guard.

Farseer wriggles free and stands up.

Farseer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farseer showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farseer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farseer prevents Hatfield from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Farseer slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.
Farseer trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard.
Hatfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farseer.
Hatfield trying to control but Farseer postures up.
Hatfield wants to get back to full guard.
Hatfield is looking to control Farseer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hatfield avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farseer is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield manages to get to full guard.
Hatfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Farseer is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hatfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devil Anse Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Farseer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Hatfield.
Hatfield leaves Farseer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stromile Farseer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farseer scores with a nice head shot.
Farseer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Farseer lands a two punch combo.
Farseer blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Farseer is just out of range.
Farseer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield dives in and grabs Farseer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farseer pushes down on Hatfield's head and hops out.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farseer misses with a body shot.
Farseer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Farseer shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farseer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stromile Farseer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stromile Farseer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farseer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stromile Farseer!
Our winner, Stromile Farseer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bob is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bob
vs
Richards

173 cm
42
141 lbs
31 - 23 - 0

170 cm
24
146 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mystic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Richards!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob blocks the body kick.
A big right from Bob misses.
Richards closes the distance but Bob moves to the side
and Bob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Bob looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richards gets a clinch.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bob gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richards is keeping the position for now.
Richards pulls Bob in to control the position.
Richards is continuing to stall.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is trying to keep Bob in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Sean Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
A jab from Bob misses.
Richards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Richards has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Richards slips a jab from Bob.
Richards lunges at Bob with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bob's hand.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards slips under a jab.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bob counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richards!

Bob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control.
Richards stops Bob from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
Richards wants to control but Bob postures up.
Bob controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richards's legs.
Richards is not content to let Bob control the position.
Richards prevents Bob from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Bob misses.
Richards cracks Bob with a good jab.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Richards tries to clinch

and Bob counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bob wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Bob trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Richards manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.

Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Bob trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richards controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Richards is controlling Bob's posture.
Richards wants to sweep here but Bob controlling him for the moment.
Bob content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.

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

Bob pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.

Bob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Richards wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bob controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richards looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Richards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Richards controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Bob manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Richards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Danga de danga de dang - Bob scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Sean Richards has been cut.
Richards tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.

Richards rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richards pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob can't break the clinch.
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bob creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Richards.
Bob is working Richards over against the cage.
Richards controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bob.
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richards lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.

Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Bob throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease.
Billy Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Richards cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bob's calf.
Richards lands with a cross.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Bob dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Bob misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards scores with a spinning back kick!
Richards slips a jab from Bob.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob connects with a looping right hand.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Richards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richards is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.

Richards darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Richards throws an elbow that misses.
Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.

Bob breaks from the clinch.

Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bob manages to break the clinch.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bob.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richards, as that shot connected.
Richards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Richards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Richards tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Richards is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards scores with a kick to the body.
Sean Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bob has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
Billy Bob made sure to mention his sponsor, Mystic Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is s.mouse - slap my elbow. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pencil's choice of entrance music: Full Retard. Charles Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wooden Pencil's chin.

Cooper
vs
Pencil

178 cm
34
190 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

185 cm
31
193 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pencil.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pencil jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Pencil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Pencil breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pencil 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 Cooper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Pencil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Pencil tries to get set, Cooper tries to push him back and clinch up but Pencil manages to avoid the attempt.

Cooper clinches up with Pencil and pushes him back against the cage.
Pencil avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
We've been informed that Pencil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Pencil avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper works on Pencil's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Pencil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Pencil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pencil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pencil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.

Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cooper rushes Pencil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper tries a body shot but Pencil blocks it.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Pencil lands an uppercut.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pencil's efforts to push away.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Pencil takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Wooden Pencil has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cooper stalling the fight.
Cooper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pencil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pencil avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Pencil in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pencil up against the cage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper slowing the pace effectively.
Pencil avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper looking to stall.
Pencil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
Pencil takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
Pencil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Pencil blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Pencil pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pencil blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wooden Pencil's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Pencil misses with a low kick.

Cooper forces Pencil back against the cage and clinches.
Pencil blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pencil's defenses.
Cooper taking a breather.
Pencil avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper stalling.
Pencil pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Cooper to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pencil as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Pencil shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.

Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper checks a low kick from Pencil.
Cooper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pencil manages to circle out of the way.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pencil is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooper tries to clinch up.

Cooper has managed to clinch.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pencil misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pencil's brow.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pencil's brow.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Charles Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pencil misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Pencil 's eye.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pencil is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pencil avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Pencil blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper avoiding damage as Pencil throws knees to the body.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pencil's brow.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pencil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pencil is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Pencil blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pencil tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper is trying to stall.
Pencil blocking some punches.
Pencil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Pencil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pencil blocks an elbow strike.
Pencil lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wooden Pencil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pencil throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper has Pencil pressed against the cage, preventing Pencil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Pencil avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Pencil dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Pencil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pencil dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.

Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil misses with a low kick.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Pencil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pencil can do to turn this around?
Pencil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooper's calf.

Pencil tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooper looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pencil throws an elbow that misses.

Pencil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pencil looks to land a body kick but Cooper moved away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.

Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pencil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pencil landing knees to the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Pencil unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Pencil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Cooper is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pencil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Pencil lands.
Pencil throws a big shot that misses.
Cooper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pencil manages to circle out of the way.
Pencil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Cooper pushes Pencil up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pencil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pencil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper has Pencil pressed against the cage, preventing Pencil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pencil blocks an elbow strike.
Pencil trying to land knees to the body.
Pencil dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.

Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Pencil throws a right and a left that Cooper avoids nicely.
Wooden Pencil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pencil motions for Cooper to come forward. Pencil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Pencil circles away.
Cooper sets himself, and Pencil steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Cooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Pencil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil feints a counter leg kick.
Pencil misses with a low kick.
Pencil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coopers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Cooper darts in and clinches Pencil up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Pencil shrugs off.
Pencil lands with a left to the head.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Pencil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Cooper.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Pencil is avoiding it.
Cooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooper closes the distance but Pencil moves to the side
and Pencil counters with a big right hand! Oh Cooper is in trouble here! Pencil follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wooden Pencil waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders has chosen Gods Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ingemar Anders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Armstrong
vs
Anders

188 cm
27
155 lbs
15 - 1 - 1

175 cm
34
153 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Max Octane Fight Wear
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Anders is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armstrong's sensitive parts.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
Anders lands a body shot.
Anders looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.

Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong jumps guard but Anders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anders walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anders duly obliges.
Anders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.

Armstrong darts in and clinches Anders up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Anders.

Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Anders moves out of range.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anders.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruce Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Armstrong looks for the body kick but Anders saw that one coming.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Anders shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Anders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anders avoids it really well and circles away.
Anders appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Anders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anders tries to land a leg kick but Armstrong saw it coming and moves away.

Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anders's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong won't allow Anders to sweep him here.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anders is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Anders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Anders trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Anders is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Anders passes into half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Anders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anders trying to control from half guard but Armstrong is working away.
Anders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
Anders looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anders throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Anders is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anders.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Anders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Anders slips to the side
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Anders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Anders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.

Armstrong rushes Anders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.

Anders breaks the clinch.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Armstrong's belly button to the back.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Anders lands a jab.
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.

Armstrong has closed the distance and engaged Anders in a clinch.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Anders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Anders presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anders just stands there and leans against the cage.

Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Anders manages to avoid it.
Anders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Armstrong rather than just go for the knockout.
Anders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anders tries to land a leg kick but Armstrong saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

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

Armstrong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Armstrong's guard! Nice work there by Anders!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders controlling from the top position.
Anders's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.

Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingemar Anders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armstrong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anders feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
Anders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anders defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Anders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anders doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Armstrong wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anders, pushing him back against the cage.

Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Anders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Anders.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Anders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Anders sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anders. Anders obviously looking to wear him down.

Armstrong clinches.

Armstrong jumps guard.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but instead Anders has moved into half guard.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Anders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anders should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Armstrong has tightened it up now! Anders should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce Armstrong!
Bruce Armstrong retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Bruce Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ingemar Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'This proves that the last match was no fluke. Good luck and have fun dismantling and terrorizing this weight class bro, good matches! Until we fight again.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roofer's choice of entrance music: Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. 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.

Lockyer
vs
Roofer

189 cm
37
198 lbs
29 - 11 - 1

188 cm
33
194 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roofer moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Roofer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roofer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Roofer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Ben Roofer has been cut.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer swings for the body but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lockyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roofer counters with a thumping low kick.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roofer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Roofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Roofer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lockyer jabs Roofer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Roofer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roofer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lockyer throws a body punch but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lockyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roofer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Roofer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Roofer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lockyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roofer counters with a nice leg kick.
Lockyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roofer misses with a kick to the body.
Roofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Lockyer swings for the body but Roofer moves out of range.
Roofer lunges at Lockyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lockyer's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofer is looking to land body kicks.
Lockyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roofer on the side of the head.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lockyer connects with the punch.

Lockyer closes the distance and clinches.
Lockyer lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roofer's face.
Roofer lands a body shot.
Lockyer scores with a shot to the side of Roofer's head.
Roofer working aggressively here.
Lockyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roofer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Roofer.

Lockyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
Roofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roofer.
Roofer scores with a kick to the body.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Roofer ducked under it nicely.
Roofer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roofer checks a leg kick.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lockyer throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roofer 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 Lockyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lockyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Roofer misses.
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Lockyer.

That has opened up Ben Roofer's cut even more.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lockyer checks a leg kick.
Roofer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer cracks Roofer with an open hand slap.
Roofer ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
No joy there for Lockyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roofer tries a quick counter leg kick but Lockyer is wise to it.
Roofer defending well as Lockyer loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Roofer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lockyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lockyer lands a nice hook to Roofer's body. Roofer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockyer checks a leg kick.
Lockyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lockyer is looking to clinch.
Lockyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roofer counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lockyer checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
Roofer flicks out a counter leg kick but Lockyer steps away.
Lockyer checks a leg kick.
Lockyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roofer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roofer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roofer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Roofer avoids them all with ease.
Lockyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Roofer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer throws a right hand that Roofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Roofer also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roofer.
Roofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lockyer is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roofer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Roofer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer moves out of range of the body kick from Roofer.
Roofer looks for the body kick but Lockyer saw that one coming.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Roofer ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Roofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roofer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lockyer thuds his shin into the meat of Roofer's side.
Lockyer looks to throw the jab but Roofer is out of range.
Roofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roofer walks into a stiff left hand from Lockyer.
Lockyer works Roofer's body with a nice hook.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Roofer's head but Roofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roofer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roofer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lockyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Roofer.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Lockyer lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roofer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roofer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roofer defending well as Lockyer loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Roofer tenderised Lockyer's leg. Lockyer is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer misses with a body kick.
Lockyer connects with a single shot there.
Roofer ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Roofer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer cracks Roofer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Roofer moved out of range.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Roofer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Lockyer.
Roofer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Lockyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Roofer's head.
Roofer on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The cut above Ben Roofer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer checks a leg kick.
Lockyer misses the body punch
and Roofer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Lockyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roofer.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockyer lands a jab to the head.
Roofer is looking to chop away at Lockyer's legs.
Lockyer is looking to clinch but Roofer is avoiding it.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Roofer avoids them all with ease.
Roofer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roofer punishes Lockyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roofer manages to avoid it.
Roofer swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Roofer keeps Lockyer at a distance using the push kick.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roofer counters with a straight right hand.
Roofer lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roofer, right into the meat.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Roofer seems unphased.
Roofer cracks Lockyer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roofer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick misses from Roofer.
Lockyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Roofer.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
Roofer lands a really nice looking cross but Lockyer seems unphased.
Lockyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roofer connects with the punch.
Lockyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roofer doesn't seem bothered though.
Roofer throws a hook but Lockyer blocks it.
Lockyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roofer tries to score with a low kick but Lockyer moves his leg out of the way.
Lockyer throws a big counter combination but Roofer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roofer thumps Lockyer with a low kick.
Lockyer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lockyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the body.
Roofer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lockyer misses the jab.
Lockyer misses with a low kick as Roofer jumps back.
Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roofer.
Roofer lands a leg kick that knocks Lockyer off balance momentarily.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roofer.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Roofer moved away.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
It seemed like Roofer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Roofer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lockyer. That did some damage!
Lockyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roofer checks a leg kick nicely.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Roofer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roofer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lockyer. Lockyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roofer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lockyer throws a right hand that Roofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Roofer also avoids with ease.
Roofer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roofer lands an overhand right.

Lockyer gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lockyer.

Roofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lockyer scores with a decent looking hook.
Lockyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Lockyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roofer takes a swing at Lockyer's ribcage but misses.
Roofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Roofer misses.
Roofer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lockyer.
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!
Roofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer looks to land a body kick but Lockyer moved away.
Roofer moves out of range of the strikes.
Lockyer scores with a shot to the body.
Roofer throws a head kick but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Roofer.
Lockyer swings for the body but Roofer moves out of range.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roofer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Roofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lockyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Lockyer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Roofer slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Roofer scores with a leg kick.
Roofer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lockyer momentarily.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Roofer avoids the punch easily.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roofer is out of range.
Ben Roofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Roofer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Roofer moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roofer connects with a high kick.
Roofer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lockyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roofer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roofer.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Lockyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
Roofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roofer. Roofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Lockyer throws a right hand that Roofer ducks under and follows up with a left that Roofer also avoids with ease.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockyer.
Roofer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roofer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roofer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roofer scrambles back to his feet.
Roofer looks to land a right hand but Lockyer moved out of range.
Lockyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roofer tried to score with a low kick but Lockyer checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Roofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roofer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roofer checks the leg kick.
Roofer throws a push kick but Lockyer slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lockyer.
Lockyer connects with a body shot that sends Roofer's belly button to the back.
Lockyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lockyer tried to counter with a leg kick but Roofer avoided it.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roofer moves away.
Roofer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darren Lockyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Roofer avoids the punch easily.
Roofer throws a head kick but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lockyer jabs at Roofer's body.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Roofer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Roofer is just out of range.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Roofer's head but Roofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roofer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lockyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Lockyer.
Well Lockyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.