SPFC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. 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.

Lothbrok
vs
Bronson

197 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok connects with a jab.

Lothbrok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Lothbrok as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbrok misses with some punches.
Lothbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lothbrok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short uppercut from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson looks winded!
Lothbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothbrok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lothbrok unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bronson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lothbrok is unloading with more strikes now! Bronson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rollo Lothbrok!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fujimoto Hisakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilir Vrajoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujimoto Hisakawa had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ilir Vrajoli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hisakawa
vs
Vrajoli

194 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fujimoto Hisakawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilir Vrajoli!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hisakawa drives through with a takedown into Vrajoli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vrajoli wants to sweep here but Hisakawa controlling him for the moment.
Vrajoli has his hands on Hisakawa's head, controlling the position.
Hisakawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrajoli is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisakawa looking to sit in guard and control but Vrajoli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hisakawa being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrajoli throws a big right hand that misses.
Hisakawa is breathing heavily.
Vrajoli throwing strikes from guard but Hisakawa blocks nicely.
Vrajoli is stalling in the full guard.
Vrajoli throwing strikes but missing.
Vrajoli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hisakawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vrajoli pinned against the cage. Vrajoli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vrajoli throws a right and a left that Hisakawa avoids nicely.
Vrajoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisakawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrajoli.
Hisakawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrajoli.
Vrajoli lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli with a nice cross.
Vrajoli throws a right hand that Hisakawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hisakawa also avoids with ease.
Vrajoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vrajoli duly obliges.
Hisakawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrajoli.
Hisakawa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hisakawa dodges the punch combination from Vrajoli.
Hisakawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vrajoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrajoli throws the left hand but Hisakawa avoids the punch easily.
Vrajoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Vrajoli.
Hisakawa dodges the punch combination from Vrajoli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hisakawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrajoli swivels and escapes.
Vrajoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisakawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vrajoli catches Hisakawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrajoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vrajoli throws a nice looking combination but Hisakawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hisakawa is looking to counter the offense by Vrajoli and move into the clinch.
Vrajoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hisakawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vrajoli tests Hisakawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrajoli tries to bum rush Hisakawa with a series of wild strikes but Hisakawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrajoli misses with an uppercut. Hisakawa saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilir Vrajoli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hisakawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujimoto Hisakawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hisakawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrajoli.
Vrajoli misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Vrajoli finds it's target.
Hisakawa takes one on the button.

Hisakawa is rocked!
Vrajoli scores with a shot to the body.
Hisakawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Hisakawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hisakawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vrajoli.
BOOM! Vrajoli lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hisakawa. Hisakawa tries to recover but Vrajoli is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hisakawa lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilir Vrajoli!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Farrell
vs
Storm

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Farrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hale Storm!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farrell misses with a two punch combination.
Storm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farrell wants to clinch
and Storm counters with a head kick. That will keep Farrell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Farrell closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Farrell pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farrell tries to clinch up.
Farrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrell dives in for a single leg takedown but Storm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Farrell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
As Farrell backs off Storm throws a huge counter combo but Farrell manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Farrell's head.
Storm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Farrell moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Farrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farrell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Storm counters by clinching up.
Farrell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.

Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donovan Farrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Farrell persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Farrell throws a combination that misses

and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Farrell's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm is fighting to break Farrell's control of his arms but Farrell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Farrell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Farrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Storm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Farrell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Storm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Storm stands up and waves to Farrell to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Farrell with a poor takedown
and Storm counters with a big head kick but Farrell shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Storm as Farrell shoots in.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Farrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farrell misses with a head kick.
Farrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Farrell persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Storm lands but Farrell takes it in his stride.
Farrell misses with the combination.
Storm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farrell misses with a two punch combination.
Farrell tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farrell.
Despite the aggression on Storm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farrell fails with a takedown attempt.
Farrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrell avoids the head kick by Storm.
Farrell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a good, hard body kick but Farrell shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donovan Farrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm avoids the head kick by Farrell.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farrell or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Storm lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Storm lands but Farrell takes it in his stride.
Storm scores with a push kick.
No luck for Farrell with that takedown attempt.
Farrell throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Farrell misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a head kick. That will keep Farrell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Farrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Storm tries to sprawl out of it but Farrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Storm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm blocks a head kick by Farrell.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Storm lands a head kick!
Farrell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farrell finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farrell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrell tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farrell looks to throw a body kick
and Storm counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Farrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Farrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Farrell goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farrell tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farrell to the ground. Farrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farrell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Farrell loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.

Storm has closed the distance and engaged Farrell in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants a takedown.
Farrell tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.

Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Storm counters by clinching up.
Storm has Farrell pressed against the cage, preventing Farrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farrell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farrell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm avoids the head kick by Farrell.
Farrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farrell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Storm avoids the head kick by Farrell.
Farrell takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Farrell with a poor takedown
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Farrell wants to clinch but Storm slips to the side
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Farrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Farrell.
Farrell dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Farrell's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Farrell swinging wildly here.
Storm throws a counter combo.
Farrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farrell has his takedown stuffed
and Storm counters with an outside leg kick.

Storm instigates a clinch.
Farrell tries to circle away but Storm has him pinned against the cage.

Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Farrell.
Farrell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Storm stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farrell.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Farrell darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a thumping low kick.
Farrell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Storm counters with a head kick.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Donovan Farrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hale Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hale Storm!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Pang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Gomez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lee Pang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gomez
vs
Pang

176 cm
23
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Pang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez moves away from the strike by Pang.
Pang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pang just misses with a punch to the body.
Pang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez scores with a jab.
Pang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Pang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Pang avoids nicely.
Pang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pang moves away.
Pang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pang.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Pang throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pang thuds his shin into the meat of Gomez's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.

Pang rushes Gomez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pang.
A head kick misses from Pang.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Pang tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Pang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pang is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Pang. Pang maintains the clinch.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pang is keeping busy.

Pang breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pang throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pang!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pang.
Pang lands a nice looking body shot.
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pang.
Pang avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Pang throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Pang tries to clinch up.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pang can pounce on him.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pang.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pang throws a head kick that misses.
Pang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pang misses with a body kick.
Gomez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pang.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Pang lands a front kick.
Pang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Pang manages to avoid it.
Pang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pang throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Pang 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.

Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pang finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Pang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pang tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pang doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Pang moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pang tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Pang has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pang misses with some punches.

Pang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pang tries to clinch up.
Gomez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGomez.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee Pang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pang misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Pang misses.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pang checks a low kick from Gomez.
Gomez tries to bum rush Pang with a series of wild strikes but Pang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Pang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Pang.
Crunch! Pang slams his shin into Gomez's torso.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pang wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pang moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
Pang misses the body punch
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
A clash of legs there as Pang blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Pang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomez's head.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
As Pang looks to move away, Gomez throws a big counter combo but Pang just gets out of the way.
Pang throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Gomez is looking for a counter combo.
Pang looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Pang throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pang takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Pang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pang throws a sloppy head kick
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Gomez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pang doesn't seem phased though.
Gomez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pang counters with a series of strikes. Gomez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pang throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pang throws a push kick but Gomez slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Pang misses with an uppercut.
Gomez throws a big counter combination but Pang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Pang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Pang stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Pang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez swings for the body but Pang moves out of range.
Pang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomez 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.
Pang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gomez throws a body punch but Pang moves out of range.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Pang counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Pang to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez defending well as Pang loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Pang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pang looks to land a combination. Gomez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pang misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Pang moves out of range.
Pang misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
Pang is looking to clinch.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez moves out of range as Pang throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Pang throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Pang closes the distance and pushes Gomez back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pang throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Pang throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez with a hook.
Roberto Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick.
Pang throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pang.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Pang.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez connects with a body shot that sends Pang's belly button to the back.
Pang lands a two punch combo.
Pang keeps Gomez at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gomez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Pang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pang throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Pang throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pang has time to react.
Pang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pang wants to clinch.
Gomez scores with a one two! Pang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pang.
Pang tries to clinch up.
A big left from Pang misses.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gomez throws a body punch but Pang moves out of range.
Pang tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Jab by Gomez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pang looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Pang.
Pang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pang wants to clinch.
Lee Pang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pang walks into a left hand.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Pang avoids it well.
Gomez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pang counters with a straight right hand.
Roberto Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomez eats them both and turns towards Pang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Pang.
Well Pang 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Pang!
Lee Pang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Veri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Lewis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pena Veri's chin.

Lewis
vs
Veri

181 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Arcticus University: London
Sun-Tzu

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Veri!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veri's sensitive parts.
Veri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Justin Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Veri moves out of range easily.
Veri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veri cracks Lewis with an open hand slap.
Veri swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
As Lewis backs off Veri throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Veri throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis throws a head kick but Veri moves out of range.
Veri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Veri as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Veri moves out of range easily.
Veri wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Veri lands a jab to the head.
Veri 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.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Veri does it's job there.

Justin Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Veri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lewis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veri defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Veri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Veri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veri throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veri connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veri stalks Lewis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lewis's face. Lewis staggers backwards, shaken.

Lewis is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Veri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Justin Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Veri lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lewis goes down and covers up as Veri starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Veri!