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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Parasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Johnson
vs
Parasenko

175 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
27
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Parasenko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parasenko defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Parasenko blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson misses with a leg kick

and Parasenko counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parasenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Parasenko preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to keep Parasenko in close.
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parasenko is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Parasenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parasenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Parasenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parasenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parasenko is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parasenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parasenko throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Parasenko landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Parasenko controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parasenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parasenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parasenko slips under a jab.

Parasenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Parasenko is in Johnson's guard.
Parasenko lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Parasenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Parasenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Parasenko avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parasenko.

Parasenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parasenko working the ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parasenko looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parasenko wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Parasenko is controlling well.
Parasenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Parasenko not doing much here.
More stalling from Parasenko.

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.
Nice strikes from Parasenko there.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Parasenko landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parasenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. 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.
Parasenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parasenko passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Parasenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Parasenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parasenko is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Parasenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parasenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parasenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Parasenko tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parasenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Parasenko with an uppercut!
Vladimir Parasenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
John Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parasenko slips a straight right by Johnson.
Parasenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a combination that misses

and Parasenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parasenko controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Parasenko 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! This is the final round!

Johnson misses with a kick to the body.

Parasenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Parasenko blocks it.
Parasenko keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries a body shot but Parasenko blocks it.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parasenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Parasenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parasenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson working for a triangle but Parasenko defends it easily.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parasenko landing with the ground and pound.

Parasenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parasenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parasenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Parasenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parasenko.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook. Parasenko ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Parasenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parasenko shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a combination

and Parasenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parasenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parasenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parasenko seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Parasenko prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Parasenko wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parasenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Parasenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen hit em up as his entrance music. Jonthan Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Luiz
vs
Henry

179 cm
26
186 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
28
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Luiz throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Luiz takes a swing at Henry 's ribcage but misses.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luiz circles away.
Luiz scores with a body shot.
Henry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luiz as he jumps to the side.
Luiz lands a jab to Henry 's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henry clinches.
A body shot lands from Luiz.
Henry looks winded!
Henry wants a takedown.
Fernando Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Luiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz is working Henry over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is leaning against Henry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Luiz stalling in the clinch.
Henry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Luiz - just one landing.
Luiz jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry .
A lazy left from Luiz finds it's target.
Luiz scores with a hook to the body. Henry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luiz lands a jab.
Henry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Henry 's head.
Fernando Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
Luiz is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henry avoids the body shot from Luiz.

Luiz lands a left and a right that send Henry crashing to the mat, dazed. Luiz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Henry is rocked!

It looks like Jonthan Henry has been cut.
Henry glances at the clock... BAM! Luiz nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Henry crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Henry is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Luiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thomas
vs
Michaels

175 cm
30
163 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

157 cm
30
170 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

M.O. Fight Wear

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristian Michaels!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas cracks Michaels with a good jab.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Michaels shakes it off.

Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.

It looks like Tim Thomas has been cut.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Michaels gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Michaels is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Michaels.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Michaels, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Michaels lands a damaging elbow.

Michaels manages to break the clinch.

Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Thomas tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.

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

Thomas clinches with his opponent.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Thomas improves position.
Michaels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that Michaels 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.
Michaels works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Michaels tries to tie him up.
Thomas works on Michaels's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michaels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Michaels had a free shot at his head there.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Michaels in a clinch.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels has Thomas pressed against the cage.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels misses with some punches.

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

Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Michaels.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.

Michaels drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels takes a shot to the head.
Michaels avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels just misses with a punch to the body.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Michaels.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas pushes Michaels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Michaels.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Kristian Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Michaels misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Michaels.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Michaels is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Michaels.
Michaels digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Michaels tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Michaels throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Michaels gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Michaels lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Michaels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas prevents a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Michaels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Michaels.
Thomas tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Michaels lands an elbow inside.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Michaels cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.

Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Thomas moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels lands a left hand.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Michaels controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas lands a head shot.

Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
Michaels lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.

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

Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.

Michaels clinches.
Thomas tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Michaels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Michaels tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Michaels back against the cage.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Michaels moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Michaels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Michaels.
A right handed body shot lands from Michaels.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas trying to stall but Michaels improves his position.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Michaels thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Thomas is rocked!

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Michaels is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michaels.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
Thomas stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Michaels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Michaels throws a big uppercut that drops Thomas! More strikes from Michaels and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thomas lies dazed against the cage as Michaels celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristian Michaels!
A relieved looking Kristian Michaels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darth Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heart of a Champion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mauler
vs
Krause

175 cm
30
144 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
157 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause shoots in and drives through. Mauler sprawls well.
Mauler lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Mauler works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Mauler throws a combination that misses

and Krause counters with a single leg into guard. Mauler didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Krause has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krause trying to control but Mauler is working from the bottom.
Krause's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Krause drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krause jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause advances position into side control!
Krause works to advance to full mount. Mauler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause wants to take Mauler's back but he can't do it this time.
Krause tries to control but Mauler wriggling away.
Mauler is controlling an arm, preventing Krause from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Krause trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Krause looking to secure an arm triangle but Mauler defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krause has isolated one of Mauler's arms. Mauler looking to fight him off but Krause twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Szczęsny will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vorster
vs
Szczęsny

152 cm
30
137 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

225 cm
33
135 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Phantom Fightwear
KnockOut

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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorster is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Vorster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Szczęsny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Szczęsny wants to control but Vorster postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Vorster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczęsny has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vorster has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Vorster looking for a guillotine from mount but Szczęsny is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster trying to control but Szczęsny is having none of it.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vorster looking to secure an arm triangle but Szczęsny defends it well.
Vorster tries to control but Szczęsny wriggling away.

Vorster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Szczęsny turns into him and now he's in Vorster's guard.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Szczęsny from controlling successfully.

Szczęsny wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Vorster's closed guard. He's half up but Vorster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Vorster pivots and extends the arm, Szczęsny falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Vorster! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster 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.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to Win but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title, I'll come back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Longworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Longworth
vs
Arnold

168 cm
33
145 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

154 cm
33
134 lbs
25 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth misses the body punch
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arnold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnold throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arnold avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Arnold.
Danga de danga de dang - Longworth scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth lands a jab to Arnold's midsection.
Arnold lands a jab to the nose.
Arnold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Arnold's head but Arnold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Longworth swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arnold.
Arnold slips a jab from Longworth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longworth throws a series of punches but Arnold avoids them all with ease.
Longworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Arnold.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth is looking to wear down Arnold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Arnold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.

Arnold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Longworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnold controls Longworth momentarily but Longworth frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Longworth slips nicely into half guard.
Longworth slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Arnold has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Longworth. Oh but Arnold has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Longworth goes limp - he's gone! Arnold jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Arnold!
Our winner, BJ Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. Seery has chosen An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Munoz
vs
Seery

171 cm
31
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
150 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Highland Clothing

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Munoz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Seery has Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Seery.
Seery scores with a shoulder strike.
Seery is working Munoz over against the cage.
Munoz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seery tries to throw a body punch but Munoz avoids it by throwing Seery back against the cage.
Seery lands a left hand.
Seery is struggling to control the position.
Seery lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seery.
Our sources have told us that Munoz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Munoz missing with knees to the body.
Munoz missing with knees to the body.
Seery trying to control the position but instead, Munoz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seery into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seery tries a body shot but Munoz blocks it.
Seery struggles to land a body shot inside as Munoz controls his hands.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munoz lands an elbow inside that Seery shrugs off.
Seery stalling.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seery wants to get back to striking at distance but Munoz won't allow it.
Seery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Munoz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz is working for takedown but Seery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seery misses with some punches.
Munoz tries a body shot but Seery blocks it.
Seery has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munoz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seery can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Seery manages to get underhooks.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seery tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Seery blocks with his arms.
Seery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Seery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seery scores with a hook to the body. Munoz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Munoz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Seery clinches up with Munoz and pushes him back against the cage.
Seery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seery is trying to break the clinch but Munoz has him pressed against the cage.

Munoz is trying to trip Seery. He has hold of a leg but Seery is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Munoz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Seery holds on and takes a little breather.
Seery looking for a sweep. Not yet Seery, not yet.
Munoz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Seery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Seery has wrist control.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Munoz throws an elbow that misses. Seery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munoz's guard. Nice move by Seery!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seery controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munoz has Seery pulled in close to control his posture.

Munoz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seery is aware though and is defending well.
Munoz pulls Seery in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Seery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Munoz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seery misses with a double jab
and Munoz counters with a big head kick but Seery shrugs it off.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Seery let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seery connects with a body shot that sends Munoz's belly button to the back.
Seery lands an overhand right.
Seery misses with a wild body shot.
Seery with a hook.
Seery is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seery finds it's way round the side to connect with Munoz's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Seery misses the target.
Seery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seery just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMunoz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Munoz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Seery moves out of range easily.
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seery scores with the left hand. Munoz knows he should have avoided that one.
Seery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seery doesn't manage to clinch there - Munoz circles away.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munoz moves away.
Seery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munoz rather than just go for the knockout.
Munoz moves out of range as Seery strikes.
Munoz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Seery avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munoz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munoz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seery to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Munoz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patrick Seery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seery misses with a body shot.
Munoz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munoz looks to land a left hand but Seery moved out of range nicely.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munoz moves away.
Seery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Munoz counters with a series of strikes. Seery will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz moves out of range as Seery strikes.

Seery moves into range and clinches up with Munoz.
Seery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Munoz lands a damaging elbow.
Seery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seery misses with the head strike.
Seery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seery tries to break free but Munoz pushes him back against the cage.
Seery is looking to break free of the clinch but Munoz has double underhooks.
Seery cracks Munoz with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Seery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz drops his hands momentarily and Seery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Munoz throws a right hand that Seery ducks under and follows up with a left that Seery also avoids with ease.
Munoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Seery finds it's target.
Seery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz connects with a crisp jab.
Seery throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munoz is looking for a counter combo.
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Munoz is rocked!
Seery cracks Munoz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munoz misses with a few strikes there.
Seery wants to clinch up but Munoz keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Seery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Seery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Munoz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seery thinking.
Munoz seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Seery scores with a shot to the body.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Munoz works the jab nicely.
Munoz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seery jabs at Munoz's body.
Seery throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery throws a poor cross that misses
and Munoz counters with a three punch combo that has Seery backing up. Seery nods at Munoz to acknowledge the strikes.
Munoz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Seery drops Munoz with a beautiful combination! Munoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Seery is looking for the KO!
Seery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seery throws a big shot that misses.
Seery with a jab.
Seery throws a shot to the body.

Seery forces Munoz back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick Seery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munoz connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Patrick Seery has been cut.
Seery misses with a punch on the inside.
Seery tries a body shot but Munoz blocks it.
Seery gets underhooks to prevent Munoz's takedown attempt.
Munoz is trying to push Seery away but Seery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seery lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Seery lands a nice uppercut.
Seery taking a breather.
Seery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munoz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Munoz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seery lands with a shot to the body.
Seery tries to clinch but Munoz is having none of it.
Munoz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seery uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munoz has time to react.
Seery throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
Munoz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Seery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munoz was well out of range. Poor timing from Seery.
Seery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to move into range but Seery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patrick Seery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seery. Munoz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munoz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seery throws out the jab.
Seery scores with a jab to the body.
Seery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Seery looks to move away, Munoz throws a big counter combo but Seery just gets out of the way.
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seery.
Seery scores with a hook.
Seery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munoz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seery fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seery tries to clinch up but Munoz circles away and keeps his distance.
Munoz throws a big counter combination but Seery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Seery misses.
Seery looks to score with a jab to the body but Munoz is just out of range.
Munoz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seery is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Munoz like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Munoz from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery!
Patrick Seery is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Patrick Seery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Jolevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jolevi
vs
Shabazz

167 cm
33
160 lbs
27 - 5 - 0

176 cm
32
163 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
M.O. Fight Wear

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 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Jolevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mustafa Shabazz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolevi looks to throw the jab but Shabazz is out of range.
Jolevi throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz lands a nice hook to Jolevi's body. Jolevi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jolevi jabs Shabazz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Jolevi as he connects with a hook.

Jolevi moves into the clinch.
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Jolevi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Shabazz.
Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jolevi controls his hands.
Jolevi tries to work over Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jolevi - that landed with a thud.
Jolevi lands a right hand.
Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
Shabazz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shabazz pushes off an throws an elbow but Jolevi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jolevi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabazz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jolevi's brow.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi blocks the elbow strike.
Jolevi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
Jolevi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jolevi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Jolevi blocks with his arms.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi scores with a shot to the side of Shabazz's head.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Shabazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
Jolevi can't find room to land a body shot as Shabazz controls the action.
A short uppercut from Shabazz.
Shabazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jolevi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jolevi fails to land.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jolevi's elbow.
Jolevi misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz tries to work over Jolevi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jolevi is defending well for now.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jolevi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Shabazz.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Jolevi.
Jolevi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jolevi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Shabazz misses with some punches.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jolevi.
A short left from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jolevi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shabazz.
Shabazz trying to stall but Jolevi improves his position.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Shabazz working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zoran Jolevi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jolevi avoids a punch combination nicely.

Shabazz clinches up with Jolevi and pushes him back against the cage.
Jolevi managing to block the knees to the body from Shabazz.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Jolevi.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
Jolevi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jolevi cracks Shabazz with a nice body shot.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Jolevi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolevi pushes Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
Jolevi tries to throw a body punch but Shabazz avoids it by throwing Jolevi back against the cage.
Jolevi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Jolevi working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolevi blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jolevi.
Shabazz is breathing heavily.
Jolevi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jolevi.
A hook to the body from Jolevi.
A right handed body shot lands from Jolevi.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jolevi avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jolevi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jolevi on the inside.
Jolevi lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jolevi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Shabazz is rocked!
Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jolevi finish him?
Jolevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jolevi presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jolevi lands a body punch.
A short left from Jolevi.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike from Shabazz.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jolevi avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz takes a shot to the head.
Jolevi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Jolevi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabazz controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jolevi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz is trying to stall.
Jolevi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jolevi lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jolevi.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jolevi.
Shabazz trying to land knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Jolevi dodges an elbow strike from Shabazz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shabazz throws an elbow but misses.
Zoran Jolevi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jolevi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shabazz misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jolevi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jolevi lands a hook that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Jolevi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jolevi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jolevi blocks an elbow strike.
Shabazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Jolevi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jolevi is leaning against Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Jolevi drops Shabazz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shabazz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jolevi creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Shabazz out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoran Jolevi!
Zoran Jolevi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.