LKO Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Adelhard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Volbeat - Still Counting. Ragnar Lodbrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adelhard
vs
Lodbrok

189 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertram Adelhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lodbrok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodbrok throws a shot to the body.
Adelhard throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Lodbrok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adelhard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Adelhard ducks under and follows up with a left that Adelhard also avoids with ease.
Lodbrok swings widly with a right hand

and Adelhard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lodbrok!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard lands a nice forearm strike.
Lodbrok is looking for a sweep.
Lodbrok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adelhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adelhard controlling the position from side mount.
Adelhard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lodbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adelhard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard in side control lands a decent elbow.

Adelhard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adelhard in side control, throwing shots but Lodbrok defends.
Lodbrok wants to control but Adelhard postures up.
Lodbrok takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lodbrok is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lodbrok is trying to improve his position.
Adelhard throws a strike aimed at the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok avoids it well.
Adelhard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lodbrok is looking for a sweep.
Lodbrok is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok is trying to escape the position but Adelhard is controlling the position.
Adelhard wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.
Lodbrok is trying to get back to half guard.
Adelhard scoring with punches from side control.
Lodbrok is trying to improve his position.
Adelhard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lodbrok some visible discomfort.
Lodbrok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adelhard wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.
Lodbrok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adelhard connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lodbrok can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adelhard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard trying to control the action but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adelhard cracks Lodbrok with a big right hand but Lodbrok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lodbrok is trying to buck Adelhard off.
Lodbrok is not content to let Adelhard control the position.
Adelhard working the ground and pound.
Adelhard controls the position.
Adelhard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Adelhard scoring with punches from side control.
Lodbrok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adelhard connects with a decent elbow.

Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adelhard connects with a decent elbow.
Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Can Adelhard finish him?
Lodbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adelhard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adelhard working away.
Adelhard scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lodbrok is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Adelhard can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertram Adelhard!
A very excited looking Bertram Adelhard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cenasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Cenasil

180 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Cenasil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cenasil doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Donk. Burns catches Cenasil right on the button with a cross.
Cenasil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Cenasil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cenasil.
Cenasil throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cenasil misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Cenasil misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Burns.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cenasil in his tracks.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cenasil's hands.
Cenasil throws a lazy uppercut
and Cenasil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cenasil is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns 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.
Cenasil is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cenasil falls backwards - clearly groggy! Burns dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montgomery Burns!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Shudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by P.I.M.P.. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Burns
vs
Shudo

163 cm
19
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
27
142 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Te Shudo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shudo wants to clinch.
Burns tries for a takedown but Shudo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shudo defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shudo in his tracks.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Shudo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Shudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shudo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shudo lands a nice shot to the body.
Shudo misses with a head kick.
Shudo throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Te Shudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Shudo avoids it well and moves away.
Shudo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shudo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns lands with a hook. Shudo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Burns misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shudo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shudo can pounce on him.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Shudo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shudo manages to avoid it.
Shudo feints and then cracks Burns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Shudo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Burns looking to score a takedown here. Shudo is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Shudo's guard.

Shudo is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Shudo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns wants to control from the top but Shudo keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns throws a jab when Shudo was well out of range.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shudo. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shudo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Shudo slips the punch.
Shudo thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns with a jab.
Shudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a hook but Shudo avoids it easily.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Shudo is out of range.
Shudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Shudo.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shudo manages to avoid it.
Shudo moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Despite the aggression on Shudo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Shudo.
Shudo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shudo.
Burns throws a body punch but Shudo moves out of range.
Shudo throws a head kick that misses.
Shudo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Shudo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns works over Shudo with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shudo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.

Shudo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into half guard.
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 Brent Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burns loads up on a big right hand but Shudo slips the punch.
Shudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shudo shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shudo.
Shudo throws a head kick that misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Shudo avoids it well and moves away.
Shudo throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Brent Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shudo's head.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Shudo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shudo.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shudo stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Shudo.
A solid body kick from Shudo.
Shudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shudo throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shudo ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shudo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shudo lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Te Shudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Shudo.
Shudo misses with a low kick.
And Burns counters with a quick kick to the body but Shudo blocks it.
Shudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shudo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shudo's head.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Shudo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shudo is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is trying to move to mount but Shudo reverses beautifully and ends up in Burns's guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shudo is one step ahead there.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shudo manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shudo looking for subs off his back but Burns has passed one foot through into half guard.
Burns is trying to control. Shudo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shudo trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns trying to control the action but Shudo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Shudo is trying to control but can't.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Shudo looking for submissions off his back.
Burns not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Burns dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Shudo works over Burns's head and body with a nice combination.
Shudo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.

Shudo gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Shudo manages to retain guard.
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Burns trying to control but Shudo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns connects with a couple of short punches.
Shudo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shudo works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shudo manages to get himself to full guard.

Burns distracts Shudo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brent Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shudo wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Shudo keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns works over Shudo with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shudo has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Shudo is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shudo lands an overhand right.

Burns manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shudo on his heels. He'll look to pass Shudo's guard now, I'm sure.

Shudo manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Te Shudo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Burns!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morten Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forged Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morten Gunnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunnarsson
vs
Steel

176 cm
22
156 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morten Gunnarsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forged Steel !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson .
Gunnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Gunnarsson pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.

Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson .
Steel avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson .
Gunnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson .
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson is wise to it.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel throws a push kick but Gunnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel scores with a head kick.

It looks like Morten Gunnarsson has been cut.
Morten Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gunnarsson working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Gunnarsson is predictable there
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel .
Gunnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunnarsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel .
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Steel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunnarsson .

Gunnarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Gunnarsson off! Gunnarsson jumps back into Steel 's guard.
Gunnarsson is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Gunnarsson stands up from Steel 's guard - Gunnarsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gunnarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gunnarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel !
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Gunnarsson scoring with strikes.
Steel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gunnarsson in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunnarsson decides to stand back up. Gunnarsson steps back and let's Steel get back to his feet.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Gunnarsson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Gunnarsson tries to avoid it.

Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Gunnarsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunnarsson decides to stand back up.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunnarsson throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.

Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.

Gunnarsson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel . Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Forged Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Gunnarsson scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big right from Steel misses.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Gunnarsson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Steel .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Gunnarsson 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gunnarsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunnarsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gunnarsson is in close to Steel 's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Gunnarsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel .
Gunnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Steel lands a head kick. Gunnarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steel avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gunnarsson feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Gunnarsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson is standing up over Steel . Steel looks to escape but Gunnarsson dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gunnarsson cracks Steel with a big elbow.
Steel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
Steel is trying to buck Gunnarsson off.
Gunnarsson working the head and body with strikes.
Gunnarsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Steel is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Gunnarsson drags him back down.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
Gunnarsson cracks Steel with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gunnarsson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Steel is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gunnarsson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morten Gunnarsson !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yordan Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yordan Andonov has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jones
vs
Andonov

180 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

MayheM sportswear
Voodoo Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Yordan Andonov has been cut.

Andonov looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Andonov drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Andonov is controlling the position.
Andonov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andonov on the ground.
Andonov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones keeping full guard, as Andonov tries to pass.
Andonov lands a couple of elbows.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Andonov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Andonov is having none of it.
Andonov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonov lands a couple of digs.
Andonov stops Jones from standing up.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Andonov passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones tries to kick Andonov off but Andonov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andonov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andonov lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Andonov manages to move to mount!
A nice elbow there by Andonov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Andonov scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Andonov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Andonov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
Yordan Andonov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dai Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor The Notourious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Thomas
vs
The Notourious

178 cm
27
169 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dai Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor The Notourious!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Notourious takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Notourious has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with The Notourious's head.
An inside leg kick from The Notourious misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Notourious. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Thomas tries to keep at a distance but The Notourious has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Notourious is stalling here.
Thomas tries to work over The Notourious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
The Notourious tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Notourious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
The Notourious lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but The Notourious has him pressed against the cage.
The Notourious misses with a punch on the inside.

The Notourious breaks from the clinch.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Notourious tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Notourious.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from The Notourious.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Notourious.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab.
The Notourious lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Notourious throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Notourious.
No joy there for The Notourious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Notourious takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

The Notourious is rocked!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but The Notourious is just out of range.
The Notourious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Notourious is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Notourious swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Notourious throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
The Notourious is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
The Notourious tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas lands a body shot.
The Notourious seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body punch but The Notourious moves out of range.
The Notourious looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas cracks The Notourious on the jaw with a powerful right hand and The Notourious falls backwards against the cage. Thomas follows up with more strikes that drop The Notourious to his knees. Thomas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save The Notourious! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Thomas!
Dai Thomas is the new lightweight champion!
Dai Thomas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Work Hard, Play Hard. Jose Brandao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brandao
vs
Petrescu

176 cm
37
178 lbs
29 - 19 - 0

190 cm
26
196 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brandao.
Petrescu lands the left hand.
We've been told by Brandao's head coaches at Better Alternative ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Petrescu. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
Petrescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrescu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandao should have avoided that one.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
Petrescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandao fails with the takedown
and Petrescu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Petrescu catches Brandao right on the button with a cross.

Brandao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrescu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
You can see the frustration on Petrescu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrescu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Petrescu is looking to improve his position.
Petrescu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrescu, not yet.
Petrescu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.

Petrescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from Petrescu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries for a takedown but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrescu scores with a leg kick.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrescu swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Petrescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandao somewhat.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandao.
Brandao shoots in for a double leg but Petrescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao takes one on the button.
Petrescu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

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

Brandao is rocked!

It looks like Jose Brandao has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Oh Brandao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrescu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Brandao to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Petrescu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergiu Petrescu!
A victorious Sergiu Petrescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.