FF XLVIII: MVP v T.King PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Gor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Nevencic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevencic has chosen Rammstein - Du Hast as his entrance music. Dragan Nevencic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gor
vs
Nevencic

178 cm
24
145 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

168 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Gor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Nevencic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevencic stuffs the takedown attempt from Gor. Gor gets slowly back to his feet.

Gor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nevencic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gor 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.
Nevencic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gor with good strikes from the mount here!
Gor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevencic is trying to stand up.
Gor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nevencic's face.
Gor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nevencic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gor lands a heavy elbow.
Gor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gor looking to ground and pound but Nevencic is blocking nicely.
Nevencic working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevencic tries to hold on but Gor postures up.
Gor tries to control but Nevencic wriggling away.
Nevencic is trying desperately to improve position.
Gor landing strikes from the mount.
Nevencic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gor.
Nevencic is squirming around, avoiding Gor's attempts to control the action.
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.
Gor controlling his opponent.
Nevencic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nevencic tries to lock up and control but Gor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nevencic tries to reverse the position but Gor maintains control.
Nevencic is trying to stand up.
Nevencic tries to lock up and control but Gor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nevencic trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gor lands a big elbow.
Nevencic blocking the ground and pound.
Gor wants to control but instead Nevencic manages to regain half guard.
Gor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gor is taking a breather. Nevencic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gor trying to control the action but Nevencic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Gor dominated that round.
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.

Nevencic has his takedown stuffed

and Gor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gor trying to control from half guard but Nevencic is working away.
Nevencic is looking to control Gor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nevencic avoid being mounted?
Nevencic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gor controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gor slows the pace down in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevencic is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nevencic keeps trying to improve his position.
Gor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nevencic defending well though.
Nevencic wants to stand back up but Gor manages to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevencic can do to turn this around?
Nevencic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Gor seems to be working for a kimura but Nevencic defends the submission attempt.
Gor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevencic wants to sweep but Gor has passed to side control!
Nevencic parries the strikes from Gor easily there. Gor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nevencic to escape.
Nevencic throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gor working away.
Nevencic being controlled for a moment.

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

Gor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nevencic's guard.
Nevencic is wriggling around but Gor manages to pass to half guard.

Gor is keen to just control but Nevencic is a slippery customer.
Nevencic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gor passes into side control, despite Nevencic's attempt to control the position.
Nevencic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gor's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nevencic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nevencic was covering up waiting for the punch and Gor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nevencic is wriggling around but Gor manages to pass to half guard.

Gor is stalling here. Nevencic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nevencic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevencic throwing shots but Gor is blocking nicely.
Gor wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevencic is controlling the pace.
Nevencic is pressing down on Gor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gor is holding on for now.

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

Gor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nevencic pulls his head out easily.

Gor looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevencic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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.
It looks like Nevencic is going to stand back up.
Nevencic is taking a breather. Gor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gor trying to control but Nevencic postures up.
Nevencic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Gor looking for submissions off his back.
Nevencic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevencic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gor.
Nevencic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gor tries to improve position but can't.
Gor is not content to let Nevencic control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nevencic wants to stand but Gor is controlling his arm.
Gor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nevencic easily slips into full mount!

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.
Gor is looking to get to half guard.
Gor 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.
Gor is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Nevencic is going to stand back up.
Bartek Gor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nevencic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nevencic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Nevencic!
A victorious Dragan Nevencic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ferrall
vs
Shovkovskyj

180 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Ferrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ferrall closes the distance and clinches.

Ferrall drags the fight down to the ground.
Shovkovskyj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferrall is trying to keep Shovkovskyj in close.
Ferrall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shovkovskyj.
Ferrall looking to control.
Shovkovskyj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferrall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shovkovskyj wants to control from the top but Ferrall keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shovkovskyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shovkovskyj escapes and throws Ferrall's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Shovkovskyj thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Shovkovskyj goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferrall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shovkovskyj's guard! Nice work there by Ferrall!
Ferrall wants to control from the top but Shovkovskyj keeps moving.
Shovkovskyj is pulling down on Ferrall's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shovkovskyj is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferrall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shovkovskyj defends it easily.
Ferrall looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrall, not yet.
Shovkovskyj working some strikes from top position.

Shovkovskyj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shovkovskyj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Shovkovskyj is striking from the bottom but Ferrall uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Shovkovskyj tries to roll over but Ferrall keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall trying to control the action but Shovkovskyj is working from the bottom.

Shovkovskyj kicks Ferrall off and gets back to his feet.
Ferrall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Shovkovskyj counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shovkovskyj.

Ferrall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shovkovskyj leaves Ferrall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shovkovskyj with the counter takedown but Ferrall avoids it easily.
Ferrall misses with a takedown attempt - Shovkovskyj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Ferrall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shovkovskyj as he avoids it easily.

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

Shovkovskyj lands a takedown into guard.

Ferrall pushes Shovkovskyj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrall is defended easily by Shovkovskyj.

Ferrall clinches up with Shovkovskyj and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Wilson Ferrall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ferrall tries to sprawl but Shovkovskyj drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilson Ferrall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shovkovskyj prevents Ferrall from improving his position.
Ferrall is trying to stand back up but Shovkovskyj is controlling him
Shovkovskyj wants to control but Ferrall is keeping him busy.
Shovkovskyj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shovkovskyj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Shovkovskyj is trying to work for a kimura but Ferrall is defending well.

Shovkovskyj is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrall trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferrall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shovkovskyj pulls his head out easily.
Ferrall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shovkovskyj is working away from the top position though.
Ferrall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shovkovskyj looking to pass the guard.
Shovkovskyj wants to control from the top but Ferrall keeps moving.
Shovkovskyj connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shovkovskyj passes Ferrall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shovkovskyj is thwarting Ferrall's attempts to control the position.

Ferrall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ferrall manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ferrall shoots in and drives through. Shovkovskyj sprawls well.
Ferrall connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferrall or perhaps it was just good defense by Shovkovskyj, which made it look bad.
Shovkovskyj changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shovkovskyj tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferrall is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Ferrall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shovkovskyj slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrall, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Shovkovskyj clinches up with Ferrall and pushes him back against the cage.
Shovkovskyj leaning his opponent against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valentin Shovkovskyj!
After winning the bout, Valentin Shovkovskyj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Callen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franchise has chosen Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Callen
vs
Franchise

178 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Callen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Franchise!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franchise lands with an overhand left.
Franchise misses with a body shot.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callen was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
Franchise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. Callen saw that one coming.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callen lands a slapping body shot.
Callen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Franchise misses.
Franchise throws a lazy uppercut
and Callen counters with a stiff right hand.
Franchise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchise throws the left hand but Callen avoids the punch easily.
Franchise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Callen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franchise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Franchise's hands.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Callen avoids it well.
Franchise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franchise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callen.
A shot to the liver by Callen. Beautiful body shot.
Franchise throws a lazy right hand but Callen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franchise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callen misses with a body shot
and Franchise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Callen.
Franchise throws a leg kick but Callen checks it.
Franchise avoids the body shot from Callen.
Callen takes a swing at Franchise's ribcage but misses.
Franchise defending well as Callen loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise unleashes a big counter combination but Callen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Franchise throws a series of strikes that have Callen backpedaling.
Callen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
Callen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A left and a right from Callen both land. Nice combination.
Callen takes a swing at Franchise's ribcage but misses.
Callen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franchise digs a good body shot into Callen's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Franchise.
Sloppy strikes from Callen. Those never looked like landing.
Franchise takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callen slips under a jab from Franchise.
A punch lands to the side of Callen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franchise throws a head kick but Callen moves out of range.
Franchise scores with a kick to the body.
Franchise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Callen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franchise scores with a nice strike.
Callen avoids the body shot from Franchise.
Callen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franchise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Callen blocks the leg kick.
Franchise connects with a jab.
Callen ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Callen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callen throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franchise darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Callen.
Franchise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callen throws the left hand but Franchise avoids the punch easily.
Franchise connects with a jab.
Callen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callen throws a right and a left that Franchise avoids nicely.
Franchise connects with a nice looking jab.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. Callen saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Callen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franchise connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callen misses with a hook. Franchise ducked under it nicely.
Franchise lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Callen clobbers Franchise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franchise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchise throws a front kick aimed at Callen's knee but Callen avoids it well.
Callen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franchise to score with a decent uppercut.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callen moves away.
Franchise scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Franchise does no damage.
Callen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Callen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchise.
Franchise misses with a body shot.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise throws a leg kick but Callen checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callen catches Franchise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Callen throws a looping overhand right but Franchise ducks down to avoid it.
Franchise lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Callen throws a shot from downtown. Franchise moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franchise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callen.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franchise fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callen.
Callen lands a body shot.
Franchise just misses with a punch to the body.
Callen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franchise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franchise ducks right into an uppercut from Callen.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. Callen saw that one coming.
Callen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Callen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franchise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Franchise there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Franchise coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callen throws out a powerful jab.
Franchise bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Callen's head backwards.
Franchise misses with a leg kick.
Callen throwing a counter right hand but Franchise manages to avoid it.
Callen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryan Callen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callen misses with an uppercut. Franchise saw that one coming.
Franchise jabs Callen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Franchise. That snapped Callen's head back.
Franchise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Callen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Callen throws a right hand that Franchise ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchise also avoids with ease.
Franchise lands with an overhand left.
Callen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Callen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franchise scrambles back to his feet.
Franchise loads up on a big right hand but Callen slips the punch.
Franchise misses with a double jab.
Callen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Callen looks to score with a jab to the body but Franchise is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Franchise does no damage.
Callen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franchise on the side of the head.
Callen throws a shot from downtown. Franchise moves away and avoids it.
Franchise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franchise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Franchise moves out of range as Callen strikes.
Franchise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Franchise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Franchise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callen.
Franchise lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stevie Franchise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franchise defending well as Callen loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callen.
Callen moves out of range of the leg kick from Franchise.
Franchise misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callen looks to land a combination but Franchise avoids it well.
Franchise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callen.
Franchise let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Franchise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callen.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise is looking to land body kicks.
Callen misses with a hook.
Callen staying out of range there.
Franchise scores with a three punch combo!
Nice body punch from Franchise.
Callen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Callen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franchise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Franchise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franchise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Callen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No joy there for Callen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise dips to his left and cracks Callen with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callen. Franchise does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Franchise finds it's way through Callen's defenses.
Franchise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franchise stalks Callen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Callen's face. Callen staggers backwards, shaken.
Callen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franchise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franchise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franchise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callen ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise moves away from the strike by Callen.
Franchise misses the shot to the body.
Callen connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Franchise works over Callen's head and body with a nice combination.
Callen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franchise looks to land a left hand but Callen moved out of range nicely.
Callen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Franchise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Franchise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callen.
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Callen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise throws a nice looking combination but Callen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callen misses with a double jab.
Callen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franchise misses with a double jab.
Callen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Callen.
Franchise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise misses with a low kick as Callen jumps back.
Franchise looks to land a right hand but Callen moved out of range.
Callen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franchise counters with a series of strikes. Callen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Callen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franchise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callen.
Franchise changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franchise misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Callen misses its target.
Franchise scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Callen.
Franchise pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Callen back to the cage. Franchise follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Callen takes one to the chin there.
Callen loads up on a big right hand but Franchise slips the punch.
Franchise with a jab.
Franchise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franchise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Franchise misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise throws out a leg kick but Callen moves out of range and Franchise only half commits.
Callen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Franchise.
Franchise jabs Callen right on the nose. Callen blinks but takes it well.
Franchise just misses with a punch to the body.
Callen defending well as Franchise loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Franchise.
Franchise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Callen lands a body shot.
Callen just misses with a punch to the body.
Callen throws a hook to the side of Franchise's head but Franchise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Callen backs off Franchise throws a huge counter combo but Callen manages to avoid it all.
Callen blocks the body kick.
Callen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franchise avoids the body shot from Callen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franchise slips a straight right by Callen.
Franchise lands a nice shot to the body.
Franchise throws a body punch but Callen moves out of range.
Franchise lands a nice shot that snaps Callen's head back.
Callen throws a hook but Franchise avoids it easily.
Bryan Callen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callen fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise thuds his right hand into Callen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franchise lands with a good body shot.
Franchise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callen manages to avoid it.
Callen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franchises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franchise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callen.
Callen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franchise moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Callen misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Franchise both land. Nice combination.
Franchise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Callen does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Franchise as he connects with a hook.
Franchise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Franchise throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Franchise lands with a straight right. Callen didn't see that one coming.
Franchise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Callen in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchise dodges the punch combination from Callen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franchise! But no joy.
Stevie Franchise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Franchise.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. Poto Tupu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tupu
vs
Jenkins

182 cm
24
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

*NEW* Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poto Tupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu throws a one two combo.
Tupu looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tupu.
Jenkins struggling a bit here.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Tupu keeps moving and retains side control.

Tupu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tupu is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins tries to improve position but can't.

Tupu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jenkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tupu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.

Tupu is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tupu to get the leverage.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Tupu is controlling well.

Tupu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tupu.
Tupu wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins trying to control the position.

Tupu drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tupu as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jenkins screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tupu! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Poto Tupu!
A very excited looking Poto Tupu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Poroshenko
vs
Murchison

190 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
27
276 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murchison misses with a double jab

and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown. Murchison fights it but they end up in guard.
Murchison wants to stand and escape but Poroshenko is having none of it.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Murchison wants to stand up but Poroshenko is controlling him.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko stops Murchison from standing up.
Poroshenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Murchison pushes Poroshenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Murchison wants to land a leg kick but Poroshenko is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison throws a leg kick

and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Murchison didn't expect that.
Poroshenko cracks Murchison with a solid left hand.
Poroshenko distracts Murchison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poroshenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Poroshenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murchison manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murchison throws an off balance right hand
and Murchison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Murchison.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murchison misses with a double jab
and Poroshenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poroshenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murchison throws out the jab.
Murchison misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a two punch combo.
Murchison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poroshenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murchison misses with a hook.
Murchison looks to land a right hand but Poroshenko moved out of range.
Murchison throws a poor cross that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Murchison misses with a few strikes there.
Poroshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poroshenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murchison throws a leg kick

and Poroshenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Poroshenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murchison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murchison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murchison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poroshenko.

Poroshenko lands a takedown into guard.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Murchison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murchison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko chips away with some ground and pound.

Murchison scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Murdo Murchison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murchison throws a nice outside leg kick.

Poroshenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poroshenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Poroshenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murchison taking some punishment here, with Poroshenko in his half guard.

Murchison manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Poroshenko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murchison tries to break the clinch but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
Murchison is trying to break the clinch but Poroshenko has him pressed against the cage.
Murchison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Murchison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murchison lands with a cross.
Murdo Murchison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Murchison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poroshenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petro Poroshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murchison throws a right hand that misses

and Poroshenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murchison prevents the takedown attempt.
Murchison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Poroshenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poroshenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murchison.
Murchison lands a jab to the nose.
Murchison throws a big shot that misses.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murchison misses with a hook. Poroshenko ducked under it nicely.
Murchison misses with a looping right.
Murchison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poroshenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murchison just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murchison.
As Murchison looks to move away, Poroshenko throws a big counter combo but Murchison just gets out of the way.
Poroshenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murchison throws a lazy uppercut
and Poroshenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Petro Poroshenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murchison throws a combination that misses

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Poroshenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Poroshenko wants a takedown.
Murchison wants to get back to striking at distance but Poroshenko won't allow it.
Murchison stops a takedown attempt from Poroshenko.
Murchison is pressed up against the cage. Poroshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murchison down to the mat. Murchison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petro Poroshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murchison throws a leg kick
and Poroshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Poroshenko slips under a jab from Murchison.
Murchison misses with a leg kick

and Poroshenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murchison's head.
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poroshenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poroshenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poroshenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poroshenko working some strikes from top position.

Murchison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison tries to break the clinch but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
Murchison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murchison has had enough of the clinch but Poroshenko keeps him there for the moment.
Murchison tries to break the clinch but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
Poroshenko is working for takedown but Murchison is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Murchison uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murchison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poroshenko tries to counter by clinching up but Murchison breaks away and moves out of range.
Murchison misses with a lunging right hand

and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Murchison didn't expect that.
Poroshenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poroshenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Poroshenko won't allow Murchison to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Murchison has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murchison wriggles free and stands up.
Murchison throws a left and a right that both miss

and Poroshenko counters by clinching up.
Murchison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Murchison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murchison misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a left and a right that stings Murchison.
Murchison misses with the combination.
Poroshenko tries to counter with a takedown but Murchison is quick to defend against it.
Murchison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poroshenko defending well as Murchison loads up on a big left hand.
Murchison misses with an uppercut

and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murchison wants to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko working Murchison over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison wants to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poroshenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murchison tries to kick Poroshenko off in order to stand up. Poroshenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Poroshenko landing strikes.
Murchison takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Petro Poroshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poroshenko lands a nice forearm strike.

Murchison is rocked!
Poroshenko scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Murchison is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Poroshenko can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petro Poroshenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken's entrance music is Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. A fine choice. Julius Birch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

McCracken
vs
Birch

177 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

180 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Birch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birch misses with a double jab.
Birch scores with a nice head shot.
Birch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Birch.
Birch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCracken.
Birch misses with a wild body shot.
McCracken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Birch sprawls and moves away.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Birch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Birch off to one side.
Birch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Birch shoots in but McCracken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

McCracken closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for McCracken.
McCracken tries to land a knee to the head but Birch blocks with his arms.
McCracken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken scores a nice knee to the body.
McCracken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birch is defending well for now.
McCracken lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCracken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
McCracken lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by McCracken.
Birch throws a head punch that misses.
Birch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCracken's elbow.

Birch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt - Birch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCracken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Birch looks to land a left hand but McCracken moved out of range nicely.
Birch missing with a left hand there. McCracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birch connects with a looping right hand.
McCracken throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birch throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
Birch fails to land with a series of punches.
Birch throws a nice looking combination but McCracken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCracken dodges the punch combination from Birch.
McCracken scores with a head kick.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCracken sprawls well. McCracken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Birch gets slowly back to his feet.
Conor McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Birch.
McCracken scores with a jab. Birch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from McCracken tenderised Birch's leg. Birch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Birch.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. Birch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Conor McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
Birch lands a head shot.
Birch misses with a wild body shot.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCracken tries to clinch up but Birch circles away and keeps his distance.
McCracken works Birch's body with a nice hook.
McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Birch misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken moves to clinch but Birch breaks away
and Birch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken connects with a body shot that sends Birch's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken misses with a body punch
enabling Birch to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from McCracken.
Birch throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birch.
Birch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Birch.
McCracken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Birch.

McCracken closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birch defends it well.
Birch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Birch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Birch actively working from the bottom here.
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 Conor McCracken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birch.
McCracken tries to score with a low kick but Birch moves his leg out of the way.
McCracken throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Birch counter with a right hand.
McCracken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Birch.
Birch throws a right hand that McCracken ducks under and follows up with a left that McCracken also avoids with ease.
McCracken scoring well with a low kick there.
Birch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birch misses with a straight left.
McCracken moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
McCracken misses with a body shot
and Birch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCracken scores with a shot to the body.
Birch misses with a right hand
and McCracken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birch. McCracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCracken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Birch throws a body shot but no joy.
McCracken lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Julius Birch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McCracken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Birch!
McCracken moves into full mount!
McCracken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCracken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken raining down shots from the mount!
McCracken looking to ground and pound but Birch is blocking nicely.
McCracken working Birch over with strikes here.
BOOM! McCracken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Birch stops McCracken from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birch wants to hold on but McCracken pushes him away.
Birch is trying desperately to improve position.
McCracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birch is looking to escape.
Birch wants to hold on but McCracken pushes him away.
Birch holds on to McCracken around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
McCracken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

McCracken is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Birch is surviving well by controlling McCracken's body position as best he can.
McCracken throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Birch because McCracken loaded up on that one.
Poor strikes thrown by McCracken there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken content just to control the position here.
Birch 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.

McCracken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCracken passes to side control.

McCracken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCracken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Birch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCracken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch struggling a bit here.
McCracken is looking to take a break and control but Birch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCracken remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McCracken trying to control the position but Birch is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McCracken dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Birch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Birch.
Birch misses with an uppercut
and McCracken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birch thinking.
McCracken is looking to wear down Birch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Birch misses with a looping left.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and McCracken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCracken scores with a head kick.
McCracken tries a low kick but Birch avoids it.
Birch throws a shot to the body.
Birch's corner calls for a 1-2. Birch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Birch counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birch throws a lazy uppercut
and McCracken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Birch misses with a hook
and McCracken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birch works McCracken's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCracken.
A swing and a miss from Birch.
Nice defenses there by McCracken.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Birch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birch loads up on a big right hand but McCracken slips the punch.
Birch misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCracken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birch 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.
Birch misses with a looping right.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
Birch misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCracken, right into the meat.
Birch misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken keeps Birch at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birch misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCracken.
McCracken scores with a body shot.

McCracken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCracken lands an elbow that stopped Birch in his tracks for a moment.
Birch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Birch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Birch is pushing McCracken up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Julius Birch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Birch controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from McCracken.
Birch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Birch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCracken scores a nice knee to the body.
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCracken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCracken controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, McCracken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birch wants to break free but McCracken has control.
McCracken landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Birch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCracken is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Conor McCracken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

McCracken manages to pull guard.
McCracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCracken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birch throws a big elbow that misses.
McCracken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCracken, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCracken is on top in guard.

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!
McCracken stands and throws Birch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCracken working away.
McCracken trying to control the position but Birch is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McCracken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCracken, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Paulsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokicki comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Paulsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soldaat van Oranje Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lars Paulsson enters the cage!

Rokicki
vs
Paulsson

183 cm
24
196 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

188 cm
24
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Paulsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rokicki's shoulder, as Rokicki tries to avoid the shot.
Paulsson fails to land the takedown.
Rokicki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Rokicki's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paulsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rokicki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Paulsson.
Paulsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rokicki scores with a nice head shot.
Rokicki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rokicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lars Paulsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paulsson closes the distance and clinches up with Rokicki, looking for a takedown. Paulsson pushes Rokicki against the cage but Rokicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Piotr Rokicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Paulsson.
Rokicki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rokicki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsson tries to clinch up but Rokicki circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid body kick from Rokicki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rokicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokicki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rokicki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rokicki keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rokicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulsson is defended easily by Rokicki.
Nice body kick from Rokicki.
Paulsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Paulsson gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokicki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rokicki is looking for a sweep. Paulsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Paulsson seems to be working for a kimura but Rokicki defends the submission attempt.

Paulsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Rokicki is looking for a sweep. Paulsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rokicki pushes Paulsson off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Paulsson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rokicki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paulsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokicki can pounce on him.
Paulsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rokicki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rokicki feints and then cracks Paulsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paulsson down.
Paulsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rokicki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paulssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paulsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rokicki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulsson closes the distance and clinches up with Rokicki, looking for a takedown. Paulsson pushes Rokicki against the cage but Rokicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paulsson throws a jab when Rokicki was well out of range.
Rokicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paulsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rokicki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paulsson fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rokicki keeps the fight on the outside.
Rokicki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paulsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paulsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokicki.
Paulsson has his takedown stuffed
and Rokicki counters with a one-two to the body.
Paulsson looks winded!
Rokicki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rokicki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rokicki lands a leg kick that knocks Paulsson off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Rokicki.
Paulsson shoots in for a takedown but Rokicki shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paulsson tries to clinch up.
Paulsson misses with a double jab
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piotr Rokicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rokicki cracks Paulsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lars Paulsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rokicki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paulsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rokicki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paulsson scrambles back to his feet.
Paulsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokicki finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulsson's head.

Paulsson is rocked!
Paulsson throws a head kick but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paulsson moves in looking to clinch but Rokicki pushes him off.
Rokicki lands with a cross.
Paulsson with a poor takedown
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokicki lands a head shot.
Paulsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokicki finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokicki keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokicki throws a leg kick which misses Paulsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Paulsson tries to avoid it.
Rokicki cracks the inside of Paulsson's front leg.
Paulsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rokicki misses with a head kick.
Rokicki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rokicki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses.
Paulsson tries to clinch but Rokicki is having none of it.
Rokicki is looking for a counter combo.
Rokicki stuffs the takedown.
Paulsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rokicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rokicki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paulsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Paulsson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Paulsson does it's job there.
Rokicki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paulsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rokicki swivels and escapes.
Piotr Rokicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Paulsson.
Paulsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Rokicki lands a big head kick that sends Paulsson tumbling to the mat! Rokicki takes a step backwards and waves Paulsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paulsson takes a step back to recover.
Rokicki with a jab.
Piotr Rokicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paulsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rokicki dips to his left and cracks Paulsson with an uppercut!
Rokicki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rokicki drops Paulsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rokicki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rokicki!
Piotr Rokicki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Vontavious Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vontavious Payne's entrance music is Hope. A fine choice. King has chosen Saliva-Badass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maurice Vontavious Payne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vontavious Payne
vs
King

194 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
30
227 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maurice Vontavious Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony King!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Vontavious Payne's shoulder, as Vontavious Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Vontavious Payne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vontavious Payne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vontavious Payne slips a jab from King.

Vontavious Payne takes the fight into the clinch.
Vontavious Payne working aggressively here.
Vontavious Payne has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King looking for a takedown.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King misses with an elbow strike.
Vontavious Payne blocks a body shot from King.
Vontavious Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vontavious Payne is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King tries to throw a body punch but Vontavious Payne avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vontavious Payne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vontavious Payne.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Vontavious Payne lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vontavious Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King looks winded!
Vontavious Payne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vontavious Payne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vontavious Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Vontavious Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vontavious Payne lands a head kick that stumbles King and the fighters go to the mat.

King is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vontavious Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
King is still in real trouble! Can Vontavious Payne finish him?
Vontavious Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
King has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vontavious Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vontavious Payne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vontavious Payne postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vontavious Payne wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Vontavious Payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vontavious Payne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vontavious Payne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Vontavious Payne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vontavious Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne prevents King from standing back up.
Vontavious Payne thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Vontavious Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vontavious Payne looks to land a strike but King avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vontavious Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vontavious Payne wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Vontavious Payne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vontavious Payne attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Vontavious Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vontavious Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vontavious Payne shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King cracks Vontavious Payne with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vontavious Payne. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vontavious Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Tony King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vontavious Payne stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Vontavious Payne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vontavious Payne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Vontavious Payne ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vontavious Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Vontavious Payne. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Vontavious Payne clinches up against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Vontavious Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.

Vontavious Payne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Vontavious Payne manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vontavious Payne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
King tries to get to full guard but Vontavious Payne has control of the leg.
Vontavious Payne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vontavious Payne trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Vontavious Payne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vontavious Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vontavious Payne connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
Vontavious Payne passes to full mount!
Vontavious Payne looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing that Vontavious Payne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vontavious Payne softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and King is out cold! Vontavious Payne jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vontavious Payne!
Maurice Vontavious Payne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.