Primal 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aawut Sundwarrama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santito Junior (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.

Sundwarrama
vs
Junior

188 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Spartan Nutrition
Victory Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aawut Sundwarrama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santito Junior!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Junior blocks the body kick.
Sundwarrama misses with a wild body shot.
Sundwarrama misses with a body shot.
Sundwarrama blocks a low kick nicely.
Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sundwarrama cracks Junior with a good jab.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundwarrama.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sundwarrama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sundwarrama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sundwarrama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sundwarrama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundwarrama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama lands a hook that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Sundwarrama is working Junior over against the cage.
I was talking to Sundwarrama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sundwarrama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch on the inside.
Sundwarrama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sundwarrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama scores with a hook to the body.
Junior looks winded!
Sundwarrama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sundwarrama is working Junior over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundwarrama lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sundwarrama.
A body shot lands from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundwarrama scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sundwarrama on the inside.
Sundwarrama just leaning against Junior, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sundwarrama lands with a right to the head.
Sundwarrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sundwarrama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sundwarrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sundwarrama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sundwarrama gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sundwarrama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Junior dodges an elbow strike from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Sundwarrama misses with a punch to the body.
Sundwarrama scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sundwarrama landing some nice looking knees to the body.

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!
Sundwarrama lands with a left to the head.
Sundwarrama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sundwarrama scores with a hook to the body.
Sundwarrama lands a body punch.
Sundwarrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sundwarrama digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
A short right from Sundwarrama on the inside.
Sundwarrama lands with a left to the head.

Junior is rocked!
Sundwarrama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Sundwarrama finish him?
Sundwarrama lands a big right hand! Junior is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aawut Sundwarrama!
Aawut Sundwarrama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dario Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zus Bielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dario Cop has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cop
vs
Bielski

170 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dario Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zus Bielski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bielski wants it to stay on the feet.
Bielski misses with a right hand
and Cop counters with a three punch combo that has Bielski backing up. Bielski nods at Cop to acknowledge the strikes.

Cop tries to keep at a distance but Bielski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bielski has Cop pressed against the cage, preventing Cop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Bielski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bielski.
Cop misses with the head strike.
Bielski gets through Cop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bielski's elbow.
Bielski leaning against his opponent.
Bielski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bielski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cop is trying to break the clinch but Bielski has him pressed against the cage.
Bielski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bielski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bielski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bielski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cop backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bielski scores with a shot to the side of Cop's head.
Bielski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bielski.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bielski works on Cop's body with a couple of short punches.
Bielski lands with a left to the head.
Bielski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cop misses with a knee strike.
Bielski taking a breather.
Cop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bielski lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cop swings wildly with an uppercut but Bielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cop looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bielski scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bielski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bielski avoids the elbow strike from Cop, against the cage.
Cop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bielski pushes Cop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cop has a couple of punches blocked by Bielski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bielski.
Bielski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cop is breathing heavily.
Bielski slowing the pace effectively.
Bielski lands an elbow that stopped Cop in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Bielski as the two fighters clinch.
Cop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bielski lands an elbow inside that Cop shrugs off.

It looks like Dario Cop has been cut.
A short right from Bielski on the inside.
Bielski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bielski as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Bielski.
Bielski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bielski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Bielski.
Cop throws a head punch that misses.
Bielski digs a right hand underneath Cop's ribcage. Cop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Bielski.
A short left from Bielski.
Bielski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bielski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bielski.
A short right from Bielski on the inside.

Cop is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bielski.
Oh Cop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bielski misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielski scores with a shot to the side of Cop's head.
Bielski lands a body shot.
Bielski digs a right hand into Cop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cop's gas tank.
Bielski has Cop pressed against the cage.
Bielski lands a shot to the body.
Bielski pushes Cop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bielski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bielski presses Cop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bielski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bielski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cop's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cop drops to his knees and Bielski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski gave a mention to On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaddie Dex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poopie Pants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poopie Pants has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dex
vs
Pants

170 cm
25
151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
136 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaddie Dex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Poopie Pants!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Pants tries to keep at a distance but Dex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pants lands a right hand.

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

Dex has one foot on Pants's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pants circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pants circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pants counters with a stiff right hand.
Dex throws a body kick that misses.
Pants moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pants with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pants throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dex.
Pants connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dex. Dex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dex takes one on the button.
Dex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Dex closes the distance and clinches.
Pants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pants struggles to land a body shot inside as Dex controls his hands.
Pants jumps guard but Dex stands there with Pants around his waist. Pants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pants softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pants tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pants is trying to stall.
A short left from Pants.
Pants lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pants lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dex is breathing heavily.
Pants is trying to pull guard but Dex has him pressed against the cage.
Jaddie Dex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poopie Pants.

Pants manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dex scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pants working for a triangle but Dex defends it easily.

Pants has his foot on Dex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dex works his way back into a safe position though.

Pants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dex wants to control from the top but Pants keeps moving.

Pants is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dex has his hands clasped together but Pants extends and breaks Dex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pants.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poopie Pants!
During a confident post fight interview, Poopie Pants thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russel Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Durant
vs
Spector

184 cm
25
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russel Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Spector!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durant lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand.
Durant stuffs the takedown.
Spector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.

Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Durant.
Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spector tries to pull guard but Durant won't allow it.
Spector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russel Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Spector tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durant smiles and moves away.
Durant avoids a kick to the body.

Durant clinches.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Spector is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant gets through Spector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant managing to block the knees to the body from Spector.
Spector is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spector tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Elijah Spector has been cut.
Durant lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Spector is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spector has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Durant is pushing Spector up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spector up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.

Durant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Spector.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector with the counter takedown but Durant avoids it easily.
Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Durant has closed the distance and engaged Spector in a clinch.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Spector's head.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant avoiding damage as Spector throws knees to the body.
Durant gets through Spector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector trying to control the position but instead, Durant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spector into the cage.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.

Spector jumps into guard, dragging Durant to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durant.

Spector pushes a forearm under Durant's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Durant is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Spector!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Paindogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above It - Lil Wayne ft. Drake. Paindogg has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Frank Paindogg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brown
vs
Paindogg

186 cm
17
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamaal Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Paindogg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paindogg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paindogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paindogg throws a big elbow that misses.
Paindogg throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paindogg's guard. Nice move by Brown!

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paindogg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paindogg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paindogg wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Paindogg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.

Paindogg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paindogg throwing strikes but missing.
Paindogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paindogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paindogg.
Paindogg cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paindogg on the ground.
Paindogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paindogg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paindogg throwing strikes but missing.
Paindogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Paindogg throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Paindogg lands a couple of digs.
Paindogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paindogg postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Paindogg working some strikes from top position.
Paindogg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paindogg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Paindogg slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paindogg is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paindogg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paindogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paindogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paindogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Paindogg throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown is breathing heavily.
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!
Paindogg lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paindogg is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paindogg postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paindogg postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Paindogg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paindogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Paindogg slips an elbow through the middle.
Paindogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paindogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paindogg is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paindogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paindogg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paindogg throws a big right hand that misses.
Paindogg with a nice head shot there.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paindogg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.

Brown is rocked!
Paindogg landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paindogg loads up on a big left hand. Brown felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paindogg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Brown can't hide his disappointment, as Paindogg celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Paindogg!
Frank Paindogg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jamaal Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I will keep doing what I am doing! Training 24/7 to improve and become the best I can be! #TeamInstinct'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gomi
vs
Wylde

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akihiro Gomi!
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, Derek Wylde!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomi. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wylde closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Wylde pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gomi has closed the distance and engaged Wylde in a clinch.

Gomi breaks the clinch.

Wylde moves into range and clinches up with Gomi.
Gomi is working for takedown but Wylde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Gomi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wylde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde wants to sweep but no luck.
Wylde wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gomi is now in half guard.
Gomi controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde is trying to stand back up but Gomi is controlling him
Gomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wylde is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wylde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wylde wants to control but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihiro Gomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihiro Gomi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey comes to the cage accompanied by Clasic Sofl Rock. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Joey
vs
Makaki Iii

173 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KAISER

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tribbiani Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
Joey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

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

Joey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaki Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaki Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makaki Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Joey swings around for an armbar but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard.

Joey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joey is tightening it up a little... Makaki Iii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Makaki Iii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Makaki Iii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kengo Mulumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulumba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bongo Bong - Manu Chao kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ricci
vs
Mulumba

172 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
151 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Ricci!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kengo Mulumba!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricci clinches up against the cage.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
A head punch on the inside from Mulumba fails to land.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mulumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ricci breaks the clinch.

Ricci moves into the clinch.
Mulumba lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Mulumba misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Mulumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a left hand.
Ricci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mulumba fails to land.
Mulumba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccis head.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulumba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Mulumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ricci tries to throw a body punch but Mulumba avoids it by throwing Ricci back against the cage.
Ricci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulumba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ricci.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Mulumba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ricci blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ricci.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Mulumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulumba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ricci.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulumba misses with the head strike.
Ricci works on Mulumba's body with a couple of short punches.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba is trying to break the clinch but Ricci has him pressed against the cage.
Ricci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulumba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulumba gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulumba lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulumba.
Mulumba blocks an uppercut.
Ricci blocking some punches.
Mulumba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulumba or not.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Mulumba misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulumba.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulumba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Ricci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricci gets through Mulumba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulumba was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci throws an overhand right that lands on Mulumba's shoulder, as Mulumba tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mulumba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulumba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mulumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulumba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mulumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulumba throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulumba.
Mulumba throws a hook but Ricci avoids it easily.
Ricci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Ricci.
Mulumba throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Mulumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricci uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mulumba has time to react.
Mulumba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricci fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricci throws a combination. Mulumba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ricci moves into the clinch.
Ricci keeps control of Mulumba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ricci.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Albert Ricci has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Mulumba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Mulumba blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricci pushes Mulumba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Mulumba.
Ricci blocks a body shot from Mulumba.
Mulumba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulumba.
Ricci has Mulumba pressed against the cage, preventing Mulumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Mulumba.
Mulumba is trying to break the clinch but Ricci is controlling him.
Mulumba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulumba tries to work over Ricci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulumba blocks an uppercut.
Mulumba misses with some punches.
Mulumba has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci.
Mulumba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricci or not.
Mulumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricci controls his hands.
Mulumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a shot to the side of Mulumba's head.
Ricci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Mulumba has had enough of the clinch but Ricci keeps him there for the moment.
Mulumba throws a head punch that misses.
Mulumba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.
Ricci lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulumba backwards.

Mulumba is rocked!
Mulumba tries to break free but Ricci pushes him back against the cage.
Mulumba is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricci finish him?
Ricci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mulumba to his knees! Ricci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci is the new featherweight champion!
Albert Ricci decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Lee has chosen Living in America as his entrance music. Cassius Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soares
vs
Lee

174 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Soares is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soares to get the leverage.

Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Soares 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.
Soares controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.

Soares is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Soares tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Well, if Soares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Soares is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Soares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lee tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassius Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Soares darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.

Soares drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard.

Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soares holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Soares working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassius Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soares prevents Lee from improving his position.
Soares controlling the action here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soares is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soares seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.

Soares 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.
Soares wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soares is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares controlling the action here.

Soares is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Soares not doing much here.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soares manages to mount him!
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soares trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lee tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares controlling from mount.
Soares moves to the back.
Soares trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A punch combination from Lee misses.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee thows a leg kick but Soares checks it

so Soares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Soares postures up.
Soares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Andre Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soares works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Soares has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Lee is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Winklejax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Iikka Runnisto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winklejax
vs
Runnisto

191 cm
26
191 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Winklejax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body.

Winklejax instigates a clinch.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winklejax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
Winklejax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a shot to the head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Winklejax uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
A short right from Winklejax on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winklejax.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Runnisto.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winklejax has him pressed against the cage.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a body punch.
A short right from Winklejax.
Runnisto is leaning against Winklejax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto looks winded!
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.

Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Winklejax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winklejax checks a leg kick.

Winklejax pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto is working for takedown but Winklejax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winklejax keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winklejax is keeping busy.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to circle away but Winklejax has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Winklejax, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.

Winklejax breaks the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Winklejax ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Winklejax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winklejax lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax.

Runnisto is rocked!
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him?
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Winklejax.
Greg Winklejax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Winklejax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Winklejax.

Winklejax manages to break the clinch.

Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Winklejax. Winklejax maintains the clinch.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Winklejax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winklejax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Winklejax.
A short body shot lands from Winklejax as the two fighters clinch.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands with a light punch inside.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winklejax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winklejax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
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!
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winklejax is struggling to control the position.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winklejax lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Runnisto to his knees! Winklejax keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Winklejax!
Greg Winklejax retains his middleweight title!
Greg Winklejax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.