GFC 18: Hardon vs Boxer 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wosiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Wosiecki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wosiecki
vs
Bieber

183 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Wosiecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bieber misses its intended target.
As Bieber looks to move away, Wosiecki throws a big counter combo but Bieber just gets out of the way.
Wosiecki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wosiecki tries to bum rush Bieber with a series of wild strikes but Bieber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bieber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bieber misses with a body kick.
Wosiecki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wosiecki moves out of range as Bieber strikes.
Wosiecki connects with the punch.
Wosiecki darts in looking for a takedown but Bieber gets double underhooks and turns Wosiecki into the cage.
It seemed like Bieber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wosiecki misses with a low kick.
Bieber is looking for the big counter here.
Wosiecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Wosiecki misses.
Bieber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wosiecki.
Wosiecki misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wosiecki checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Wosiecki misses.
Bieber throws a jab when Wosiecki was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wosiecki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Justin Bieber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bieber avoids a kick to the body.
Bieber moves out of range of the body kick from Wosiecki.
Wosiecki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wosiecki misses with a straight right.
Wosiecki blocks a jab.
Bieber throws a body punch but Wosiecki moves out of range.
Wosiecki tries to score with a low kick but Bieber moves his leg out of the way.
Bieber tries a quick counter leg kick but Wosiecki is wise to it.
Bieber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Bieber.
Bieber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wosiecki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Konrad Wosiecki has been cut.
Wosiecki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bieber counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Wosiecki to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bieber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Bieber!
After the fight, Justin Bieber was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaye Wong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alleyne Jones
vs
Wong

193 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omari Alleyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaye Wong!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alleyne Jones throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alleyne Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wong is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Wong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Wong.
Wong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alleyne Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alleyne Jones misses with an uppercut. Wong saw that one coming.
Wong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alleyne Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wong counters with a head kick. That will keep Alleyne Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alleyne Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Alleyne Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wong's waist but Wong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alleyne Jones off to one side.
Wong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alleyne Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alleyne Jones has been working on his balance at JP´s School Of Excellence, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wong.
Alleyne Jones shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alleyne Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wong throws out the jab.
Wong connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alleyne Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alleyne Jones misses with a body shot
and Wong counters with a head kick. That will keep Alleyne Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wong misses with a kick to the body.
Alleyne Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.
Alleyne Jones blocks a head kick by Wong.
Alleyne Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alleyne Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wong looks for the body kick but Alleyne Jones saw that one coming.
Wong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alleyne Jones's head backwards.
Alleyne Jones lands with a hook. Wong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wong punishes Alleyne Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Alleyne Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Alleyne Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alleyne Jones is looking to counter punch.
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Alleyne Jones is just out of range.
Alleyne Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alleyne Jones throws a right hand that Wong ducks under and follows up with a left that Wong also avoids with ease.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alleyne Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alleyne Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alleyne Jones takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.

Alleyne Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wong to the mat! Wong manages to get full guard.
Wong is looking to stand up but Alleyne Jones isn't so interested in that idea.

Alleyne Jones drops back looking for a leg! Wong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wong manages to kick Alleyne Jones off! Alleyne Jones jumps back into Wong's guard.

Wong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alleyne Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alleyne Jones misses with some punches.
Alleyne Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alleyne Jones misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wong is trying to break the clinch but Alleyne Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Alleyne Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alleyne Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Alleyne Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Alleyne Jones fails to land.

Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alleyne Jones throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alleyne Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Wong throws a head kick but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Wong checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alleyne Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaye Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Wong thuds a left hand into Alleyne Jones's body.
Wong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Alleyne Jones tenderised Wong's leg. Wong is trying to keep his angry face on.

Alleyne Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Wong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alleyne Jones blocks a head kick by Wong.
Alleyne Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Wong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alleyne Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaye Wong 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.

Wong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wong throws out a loose jab but Alleyne Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alleyne Jones wants to land a leg kick but Wong is out of range.
Wong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wong scores with a nice strike.
Alleyne Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wong throws out the jab.
Alleyne Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wong.
Wong lands with a slapping head kick.
Wong throws a push kick but Alleyne Jones slaps the foot to one side.
As Wong backs away, Alleyne Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alleyne Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alleyne Jones misses the shot to the body.
Wong tries a head kick but it misses.
Alleyne Jones connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alleyne Jones is looking to wear down Wong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alleyne Jones misses with a low kick.
Wong lands a head kick. Alleyne Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaye Wong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alleyne Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alleyne Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wong finds it's way round the side to connect with Alleyne Jones's head.
Some wild striking there from Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Wong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wong scores with a nice strike.
Alleyne Jones throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Alleyne Jones takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong scores with a head kick. Alleyne Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alleyne Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alleyne Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alleyne Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Wong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alleyne Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alleyne Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Alleyne Jones with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alleyne Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Wong.
Alleyne Jones scores with a hook.
Alleyne Jones blocks the body kick.
Alleyne Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alleyne Jones loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Alleyne Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alleyne Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Alleyne Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong.
Alleyne Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wong to score with a decent uppercut.
Wong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alleyne Jones's head.
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alleyne Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a head kick but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Alleyne Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Alleyne Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wong to the ground. Alleyne Jones is now in Wong's guard.

Wong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alleyne Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Wong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong swats away the attempt to clinch by Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones misses the jab.
Wong connects with a single shot there.
Wong misses with a right hand
and Alleyne Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Wong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alleyne Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Alleyne Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alleyne Jones avoids the body shot from Wong.
Alleyne Jones fails with the takedown.
Alleyne Jones tries to score with a low kick but Wong moves his leg out of the way.
Alleyne Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wong jabs at Alleyne Jones's body.
Alleyne Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wong thuds his right hand into Alleyne Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Alleyne Jones closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alleyne Jones wants to slow Wong down by chopping away at his legs.
Alleyne Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaye Wong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wong lands an overhand right.
Alleyne Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wong lands with a slapping head kick.
Wong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alleyne Jones tries to move into range but Wong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Alleyne Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alleyne Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alleyne Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong moves out of range as Alleyne Jones strikes.
Alleyne Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong feints a jab promting Alleyne Jones to slip. Wong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alleyne Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alleyne Jones misses with a straight right.
Wong dips to his left and cracks Alleyne Jones with an uppercut!
Alleyne Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alleyne Jones fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the body from Wong misses
and Alleyne Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Wong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wong throws a head kick but Alleyne Jones moves out of range.
Wong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alleyne Jones. Wong shrugs it off though.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick and Alleyne Jones moves out of range easily.
Alleyne Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Wong tenderised Alleyne Jones's leg. Alleyne Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wong lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
Wong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alleyne Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wong connects with a jab.
Alleyne Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Wong lands but Alleyne Jones takes it in his stride.
Alleyne Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alleyne Jones takes one to the chin there.
Alleyne Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wong misses with a straight left.
Wong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alleyne Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alleyne Jones just misses with a punch to the body.

Alleyne Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alleyne Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but Alleyne Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Alleyne Jones won't allow Wong to get back to his feet.

Wong wriggles free and stands up.
Kaye Wong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wong takes one on the button.
Alleyne Jones tries to bum rush Wong with a series of wild strikes but Wong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wong sizes up Alleyne Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alleyne Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alleyne Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alleyne Jones shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Alleyne Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for Alleyne Jones on that attempt.
Wong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wong. Alleyne Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wong blocks a jab.
Wong with a jab.
Alleyne Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong lands a jab to the nose.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alleyne Jones.
Wong connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alleyne Jones on the side of the head.
Omari Alleyne Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alleyne Jones avoids the body shot from Wong.
Wong dips to his left and cracks Alleyne Jones with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaye Wong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wong 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaye Wong!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jo Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger comes into the arena with Cheese Scones blaring out of the sound system. Jo Ballinger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ballinger
vs
Matador

168 cm
27
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
26
140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador wants to clinch.
Matador shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matador's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Ballinger lands.
A combination from Ballinger does no damage.

Matador scores with a takedown into Ballinger's guard.
Matador is working Ballinger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ballinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Ballinger'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ballinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matador doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matador manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matador works over Ballinger with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matador lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Ballinger's brow.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Matador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.

Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matador defends well.

Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Ballinger is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador is in close to Ballinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.

Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matador stands up over Ballinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.

Matador is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matador cracks Ballinger with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ballinger working for a triangle but Matador defends it easily.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.

Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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

Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ballinger closes the distance and clinches.
Ballinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Matador has double underhooks.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matador is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballinger gets an underhook and turns Matador into the cage.
Ballinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ballinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matador lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye.

Ballinger manages to break the clinch.
Ballinger dips to his left and cracks Matador with an uppercut!
Ballinger misses with a kick to the body.
Matador looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballinger is fending him off so far but Matador persists. Nope, Ballinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matador misses with a takedown attempt - Ballinger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jo Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ballinger knocks Matador to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matador is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ballinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Matador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matador is trying to buck Ballinger off.

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

Ballinger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matador is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ballinger is controlling him well.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ballinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matador has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Matador is defending well.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Ballinger drags him back down.

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

Matador explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ballinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Ballinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matador goes for a double leg but Ballinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballinger continues to drive forward.
Matador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballinger misses with a body punch
and Matador counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matador shoots in but Ballinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballinger lands an overhand right.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Ballinger punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
Ballinger lands the left hand.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
Matador is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ballinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballinger clobbers Matador with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matador dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballinger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matador takes a jab right on the kisser.

Matador is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ballinger! Matador is backing up but he can't get away as Ballinger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Matador and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Ballinger!
A relieved looking Jo Ballinger 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizeal Ingram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Cider has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ingram
vs
Cider

172 cm
28
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
28
160 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kizeal Ingram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ingram throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ingram is in Cider 's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cider holds on and takes a little breather.
Ingram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Cider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cider controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram working a defensive guard here.
Ingram 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ingram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Ingram looking for a guillotine here but Cider defends easily.
Cider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cider preventing the sweep.

Ingram looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cider has picked Ingram up and slammed him! Ingram can't keep hold of the triangle and Cider manages to pass to side control!
Ingram is looking to regain half guard here but Cider keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ingram being controlled for a moment.
Ingram is trying to get back to half guard.
Ingram wants to control but Cider postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ingram keeps working.
Ingram is trying to escape the position but Cider is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ingram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cider doesn't seem phased though.
Ingram shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ingram misses with a body kick.
Ingram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ingram.
A lazy body kick from Ingram
and Cider counters with a series of strikes. Ingram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Ingram.
Good shot there by Cider .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingram on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ingram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cider 's head.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cider scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingram walks into a jab.
Ingram works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider lands a body shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingram manages to avoid it.
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingram lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Cider .
Cider slips under a jab from Ingram.

Ingram drives through with a takedown into Cider 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cider is pulling down on Ingram's head. It's preventing any offense from Ingram, at least for the moment.
Ingram postures up.
Ingram tries to free his leg and advance position but Cider is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ingram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cider scores with a kick to the body.
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
Ingram takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Ingram.
Ingram avoids a kick to the body.
Ingram blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Ingram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cider .
Nice shot by Cider .
Cider explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Ingram throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.

Ingram scores with a takedown into Cider 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cider keeping full guard, as Ingram tries to pass.
Ingram with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider wants to sweep here but Ingram controlling him for the moment.
Ingram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kizeal Ingram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ingram throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cider seems keen to control Ingram's posture.
Cider working a defensive guard here.
Cider looking for a sweep. Not yet Cider , not yet.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ingram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Cider gets caught napping as Ingram dives in and scores a takedown. Cider manages to retain guard.
Ingram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ingram is one step ahead there.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram cracks Cider with a solid left hand.
Cider is pulling down on Ingram's head. It's preventing any offense from Ingram, at least for the moment.
Cider 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Cider gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ingram 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ingram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ingram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cider controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ingram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cider as he avoids it easily.
Ingram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Cider throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Ingram off balance momentarily.
Ingram fails with the takedown
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Cider stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizeal Ingram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ingram's sensitive parts.
Ingram throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Ingram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider scores with a nice body kick.
Cider lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cider scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ingram will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ingram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cider finds it's way round the side to connect with Ingram's head.
Ingram tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ingram somewhat.
Cider misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ingram throws a wild body kick that Cider sees coming a mile off.
Cider slips a jab from Ingram.
Ingram misses with a hook.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ingram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ingram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ingram on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingram takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Ingram down.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Cider connects with a combination that backs up Ingram into the cage. Cider lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ingram's guard. Ingram is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cider bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Cider !
Justin Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Begovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Begovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cavoglave. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Begovic
vs
Blackburn

185 cm
29
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

182 cm
29
268 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roland Begovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begovic misses with a looping left.
Charles Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackburn cracks Begovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Begovic keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn works Begovic's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Begovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blackburn manages to circle out of the way.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but Begovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Blackburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Begovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Begovic keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
Begovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Begovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Begovic is keeping the position.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Begovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Begovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Begovic controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begovic passes Blackburn's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Begovic pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn gets full guard.

Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Begovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Begovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Begovic stopping the sweep attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn is trying to keep Begovic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackburn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Begovic has picked Blackburn up and slammed him! Blackburn can't keep hold of the triangle and Begovic manages to pass to side control!
Blackburn is trying to control Begovic's posture but Begovic avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blackburn tries to bench press Begovic off him but Begovic keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Begovic stalls from top position.
Blackburn regains half guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard but Begovic has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is looking to regain half guard here but Begovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn sneaks back into half guard.
Blackburn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Begovic jumps into side control!
Blackburn is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Begovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackburn. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Begovic as Blackburn shoots in.
Blackburn tests Begovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Begovic drops his hands momentarily and Blackburn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Begovic throws a hook but Blackburn blocks it.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn cracks Begovic with a good jab.
Begovic slips under a jab.
Begovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Begovic saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn swinging wildly here.
As Blackburn tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackburn manages to avoid the attempt.
Blackburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Begovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Begovic jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Begovic.
Begovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begovic punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Begovic throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Begovic scores with a jab. Blackburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Begovic cracks Blackburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Begovic as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackburn at a distance.
Begovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Begovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Begovic swivels and escapes.
Roland Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Begovic swivels and escapes.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Begovic throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Charles Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Begovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a counter combo.
Blackburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn lands a head shot.
Begovic throws an off balance right hand

and Blackburn counters with a single leg into guard. Begovic didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn throws a strike but Begovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Blackburn working for a triangle but Begovic defends it easily.

Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Begovic passes into side control.
Blackburn is trying to escape the position but Begovic is controlling the position.
Blackburn is looking to reverse the position.
Blackburn regains half guard.
Begovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
Begovic is thwarting Blackburn's attempts to control the position.
Begovic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Begovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roland Begovic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Begovic slips under a jab from Blackburn.
A counter left hand to the body from Begovic misses its target.
Blackburn looks to land a combination but Begovic avoids it well.
Blackburn tries to bum rush Begovic with a series of wild strikes but Begovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Begovic punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Begovic walks into a jab.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Begovic.
Blackburn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Begovic misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Begovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn shoots in but Begovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blackburn moves out of range as Begovic strikes.
Roland Begovic is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Begovic catches Blackburn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Begovic.
Blackburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Begovic darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
Begovic misses with some punches.
Begovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Begovic.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Begovic.
Blackburn blocking some punches.
Blackburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Begovic after a bit of a struggle.
Begovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Begovic on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Begovic is defending well.
Roland Begovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Blackburn.
Blackburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Begovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Begovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Begovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
A nice left hand lands by Begovic.
Begovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.

Begovic breaks the clinch.
Begovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackburn under the eye.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begovic lands with a hook. Blackburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Begovic misses with a wild body shot.
Roland Begovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Begovic.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Begovic as he avoids it easily.
As Blackburn tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Blackburn manages to avoid the attempt.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Begovic loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Begovic.
Begovic misses with a double jab.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Begovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Begovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackburn.
Begovic scores with a body shot.
Begovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Charles Blackburn has been cut.
Begovic misses with a body shot.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Begovic ducks down to avoid it.
Begovic tries to counter by clinching up but Blackburn breaks away and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Begovic.
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!
Begovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Begovic scrambles back to his feet.
Begovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackburn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begovic circles away quickly and effectively.

Begovic drops Blackburn with a beautiful combination! Blackburn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Begovic is looking for the KO!

Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn drops his hands for a split second and Begovic immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Blackburn face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Begovic follows up with a right hand that knocks Blackburn into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roland Begovic!
A victorious Roland Begovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Beast. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Guy Georges was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ryan
vs
Georges

177 cm
25
178 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
32
185 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Georges!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Georges is defended easily by Ryan.

Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Georges shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Georges off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Georges looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guy Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Georges closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Georges with that takedown attempt.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan jabs at Georges's body.

Georges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Georges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ryan sneaks out the side door and pushes Georges away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Georges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Georges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Georges tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Georges tries to advance to mount but Ryan denies him.
Georges advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georges working for a submission but Ryan is keeping him at bay.

Georges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ryan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Georges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Georges goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ryan turns into him and now he's in Georges's guard.
Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Georges.

Georges isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ryan stacks Georges on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ryan!
Georges is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Ryan 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.

Georges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Ryan misses.

Ryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Georges to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Georges tries to pass.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Georges is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Georges wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.

Georges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan won't allow Georges to pass to mount.

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

That's two 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.
Ryan is trying to stand up here but Georges is controlling him well.
Georges tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Georges keeps trying to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Georges on that attempt.

Georges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryan's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Georges passes the guard and advances to mount!
You get the feeling that Ryan really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Georges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryan shrugs it off.
Guy Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Georges moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryan has worked his arm free - good work by Ryan!
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Georges drags him back down.

Georges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Georges tries to advance to mount but Ryan denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Georges moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Georges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.

Georges feints and as Ryan raises his hands in defense, Georges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ryan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Georges slips under a jab.
Georges moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Georges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Georges shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.

Ryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Georges off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Georges tries to move into range but Ryan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Georges is just out of range.
And Georges tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Georges is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Andrew Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Georges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Georges gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Georges takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan jabs at Georges's body.
Georges takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Georges throws a shot to the body.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Georges moves out of range easily.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georges checks it well.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Georges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Georges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Ryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Georges drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Georges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Ryan jabs at Georges's body.
Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Georges momentarily.
Georges shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Georges shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Georges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Georges tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Georges back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Georges is rocked!
Georges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Georges is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan steps in with a hook that catches Georges right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ryan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Georges looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Ryan!
Andrew Ryan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeShawn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eazy e- real mother fuckin gs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Fist
vs
Johnson

180 cm
24
172 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
26
177 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Fist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fist shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Fist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Third Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist's corner calls for a 1-2. Fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Fist looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Fist drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Fist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Fist has an active guard here but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is controlling the pace.

Fist looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Fist tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.

That's four 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fist tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Fist tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Fist tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Fist is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson looking to control but Fist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Third Fist will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Fist.
Johnson catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Fist feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Third Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws a hook but Fist avoids it easily.

Fist moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Fist is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Fist. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Johnson throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Fist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fist throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
DeShawn Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fist blocks a jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Fist dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Fist is rocked!
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson scores with a counter punch that sends Fist to the canvas! Johnson smells blood - he's punishing Fist with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fist has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Johnson!
DeShawn Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Third Fist had this to say: 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brain Scan. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Starseed
vs
Bathory

187 cm
31
212 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

186 cm
30
203 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starseed fails with a takedown attempt.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Starseed avoids it with no problem.
Starseed looks for a takedown but Bathory sprawls well.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bathory.
Nice takedown defense from Bathory. No joy for Starseed on that attempt.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Starseed.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Starseed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starseed slips under a jab from Bathory.
Starseed misses with a takedown
and Bathory counters with a left and a right that stings Starseed.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starseed.
Starseed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory throws a left and a right that both miss

and Starseed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bathory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Starseed prevents Bathory from standing back up.

Bathory has one foot on Starseed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Starseed uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Starseed.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bathory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bathory wants it to stay on the feet.
Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Starseed's hands.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starseed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory counters with a nice body shot.
Starseed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bathory counters with a straight right hand.
Starseed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starseed has his takedown stuffed
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starseed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.

Starseed feints and as Bathory raises his hands in defense, Starseed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Starseed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bathory manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Starseed has Bathory in his guard.

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

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

Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starseed circles away quickly and effectively.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starseed with a poor takedown
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Starseed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bathory pinned against the cage. Bathory gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Starseed's leg but Starseed calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Starseed drops his hands momentarily and Bathory takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bathory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starseed.
Starseed dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starseed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a right and a left that Starseed avoids nicely.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starseed swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starseed tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it.
Starseed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starseed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bathory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Starseed is predictable there
and Bathory counters with a three punch combo that has Starseed backing up. Starseed nods at Bathory to acknowledge the strikes.
Bathory misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starseed is defended easily by Bathory.
Despite the aggression on Bathory's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starseed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Starseed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bathory was covering up waiting for the punch and Starseed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bathory wants to stand but Starseed is controlling the position.
Starseed trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Bathory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bathory misses with a low kick.
Starseed throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bathory counter with a right hand.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Starseed with that takedown attempt.
Bathory throws out a counter right but Starseed avoids it with no problem.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starseed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Starseed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bathory tries to avoid it but Starseed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bathory to the ground. Bathory escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Starseed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Starseed sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Starseed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indigo Starseed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bathory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starseed shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Starseed's calf.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Starseed. Starseed gets slowly back to his feet.
Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arzlan Bathory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Starseed misses
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
A head kick misses from Starseed.
Starseed misses with an uppercut
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Starseed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starseed showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory pushes Starseed off looking to stand but Starseed dives back in and keeps control.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Starseed is nestled in close to Bathory, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starseed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bathory's head.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Bathory is defending well.
Starseed stops Bathory from getting back to his feet.
Starseed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bathory has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Starseed is on him like a limpet, forcing Bathory back against the cage.
Starseed goes for a takedown attempt but Bathory pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starseed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bathory. That one must have hurt.
Starseed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starseed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bathory 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arzlan Bathory waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gouryella - Tenshi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardon
vs
Boxer

172 cm
28
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
25
169 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Little Hardon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxer sizes up Hardon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Hardon.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardon misses with the body kick
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Boxer to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Hardon ducks down to avoid it.
Hardon throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon scores with a leg kick.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardon should have avoided that one.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boxer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardon throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Hardon slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon cracks Boxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Boxer.
Hardon throws a shot to the body.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a body kick that stops Boxer in his tracks momentarily.
Boxer misses the jab.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Hardon tried to counter with a leg kick but Boxer avoided it.
Hardon lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hardon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer feints and then cracks Hardon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon down.
Hardon blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Boxer.
Little Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardon is able to avoid easily.
Hardon connects with a looping right hand.
Boxer throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Hardon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boxer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardon blocks a leg kick.
Hardon tries to counter by clinching up but Boxer breaks away and moves out of range.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon counters with a low kick, right behind Boxer 's knee.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardon throwing a counter right hand but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Hardon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Boxer slips a jab from Hardon.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer misses with the body kick
and Hardon counters with a low kick, right behind Boxer 's knee.
Hardon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon throws an off balance right hand
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Boxer slips under a jab from Hardon.
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer takes one to the chin there.
Hardon throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Boxer.
Hardon misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardon.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardon swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer slips a jab from Hardon.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardon on the side of the head.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer slips under a jab from Hardon.
Hardon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Hardon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Boxer misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon is just out of range.
Hardon lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardon.
Boxer drops his hands momentarily and Hardon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardon walks into a stiff left hand from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxer.
Boxer scores with a nice right hand.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A right-left combo lands from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook
and Hardon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardon connects with a right hand. Boxer shakes it off.
Hardon ducks right into an uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon is just out of range.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Hardon delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Boxer misses with an uppercut
and Hardon counters with a straight right hand.
Boxer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boxer connects with a right hand. Hardon shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
Boxer throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
It looked like Hardon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boxer.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardon as he connects with a hook.
Boxer slips under a jab.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer checks a low kick from Hardon.
Boxer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardon jabs Boxer to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boxer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Boxer.
Hardon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardon keeps Boxer at a distance using the push kick.
Boxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boxer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardon momentarily.
Hardon throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer stuns Hardon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Hardon pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hardon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardon.
Hardon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Hardon tries to work over Boxer's front leg with a kick but Boxer checks it.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardon.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Boxer unleashes a big counter combination but Hardon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardon misses with a kick to the body
and Boxer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardon throws the left hand but Boxer avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Little Hardon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon throws a body kick that misses
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Boxer jabs Hardon right on the nose. Hardon blinks but takes it well.
Hardon walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hardon.
Boxer misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardon.
Boxer wants to slow Hardon down by chopping away at his legs.
Boxer takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Hardon punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardon. That's going to slow Boxer down.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardon connects with a right hand. Boxer shakes it off.
Boxer lands with a hook. Hardon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Boxer.
Hardon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardon.
Boxer takes one to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardon counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer catches Hardon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxer moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Hardon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Hardon ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Boxer is predictable there
and Hardon counters with a thumping low kick.
Hardon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem.
Boxer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardon scores with a push kick.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer takes a jab right on the kisser.

Hardon has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Hardon lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardon's brow.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Hardon.

It looks like Kick Boxer has been cut.
Hardon tries to work over Boxer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Boxer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Hardon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Little Hardon is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardon moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Hardon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxer blocks a jab.
A cross from Boxer lands.
Hardon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boxer under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardon moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Hardon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardon scores with a jab.
Boxer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Hardon slips a jab from Boxer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardon, as that shot connected.
Hardon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardon scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boxer.
Boxer avoids the head kick by Hardon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Little Hardon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
That's time! Hardon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hardon moves away from the strike by Boxer.
Hardon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Boxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boxer moves out of range as Hardon strikes.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Boxer with a hook.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Hardon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boxer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardon drops his hands momentarily and Boxer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardon.
Hardon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxer as he connects with a hook.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon thows a leg kick but Boxer checks it
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Hardon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Hardon tenderised Boxer's leg. Boxer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardon misses the jab.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardon throws a low kick, looking for Boxer's leg but Boxer calmly moves out of range.
Boxer throws a body kick that misses.
Hardon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxer checks it well.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer dips to his left and cracks Hardon with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon misses with an uppercut.
Hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer drops his hands momentarily and Hardon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardon throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardon missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardon doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardon misses the target.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
As Boxer backs away, Hardon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Boxer connects with a crisp jab.
Boxer scores with a push kick.
Hardon slips a straight right by Boxer.
Boxer swings for the body but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardon throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon blocks a jab.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Hardon moved out of range nicely.
Boxer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon throwing a counter right hand but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Hardon scores with a jab. Boxer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boxer throws the kick towards the body but Hardon avoids it.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer throws a jab when Hardon was well out of range.
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer cracks a nice hook into Hardon's ribs.
That kick from Hardon tenderised Boxer's leg. Boxer is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Boxer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kick Boxer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Boxer throws a leg kick but Hardon sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
Hardon cracks Boxer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardon tries to clinch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boxer throws a push kick but Hardon slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Hardon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon misses with a head kick.
Boxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardon.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
A jab from Hardon does it's job there.
Hardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boxer.
Boxer lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
Boxer cracks Hardon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardon throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Boxer throws a fast counter high kick but Hardon manages to duck under it in time.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Hardon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Hardon down.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardon lands with a slapping head kick.
Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
An inside leg kick from Hardon misses.
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardon misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoxer.
Boxer is looking to slow Hardon down with leg kicks.
Hardon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxer's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardon blocks the leg kick.
Hardon lands with an overhand left.
Hardon slips under a jab from Boxer.
Decent striking displayed by Hardon there.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Hardon scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardon throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon takes one on the button.
Boxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxer throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Boxer digs a good hook to Hardon's body.
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardon works Boxer's body with a nice hook.
Boxer cracks Hardon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boxer.

Hardon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardon tries a body shot but Boxer blocks it.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boxer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardon's brow.
Boxer misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Boxer to work.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Hardon.
Good body shot from Boxer.
Hardon blocks an uppercut.
Boxer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardon blocking some punches.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Hardon controls the action.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Hardon is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Hardon.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Hardon's head.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer pushes Hardon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxer gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon misses with some punches.
Boxer misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kick Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Little Hardon!
Little Hardon retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Little Hardon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.