RXC 5 King of Smack! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaedo Neal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Neal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to New Level by Future. Kaedo Neal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Neal
vs
Smith

188 cm
18
194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaedo Neal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith wants to clinch up but Neal keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Neal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Neal moved out of range.
Neal 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.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neal was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neal has a takedown stuffed.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neal walks into a left hand.
Neal throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neal.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neal misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Neal saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Neal misses the target.
Smith avoids the body shot from Neal.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neal.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neal's waist but Neal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A shot to the liver by Neal. Beautiful body shot.
Jerry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neal misses with a looping right.
Neal lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith tests Neal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neal looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Neal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neal misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Neal has a takedown stuffed.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Neal pushes him off.
Neal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Neal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a hook but Neal blocks it.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Smith misses with a hook to the body

and Neal counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Neal finish him?!

Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Neal finish him?

Smith rushes Neal and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaedo Neal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Smith manages to pull guard.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neal is aware though and is defending well.
Neal preventing the sweep.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neal defends it easily.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neal stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Neal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neal is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Neal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neal chips away with some ground and pound.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neal defends well.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith looks winded!

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neal defends well.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neal wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Neal defends easily.
Neal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Neal defends easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neal has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Neal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Neal.
Neal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Jerry Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smith jumps guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neal defends well.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Neal, up you get!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neal swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neal.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith cracks Neal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.

Neal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Neal finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Neal misses.
Neal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Neal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Neal moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Neal.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Neal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith tries to clinch but Neal moves out of range.
A big right from Smith misses.

Neal drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Neal is looking for the KO!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Neal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Neal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Neal gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaedo Neal!
After the fight, Kaedo Neal 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igz Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGregor
vs
Kincaid

176 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igz Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands a head kick. Kincaid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kincaid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kincaid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.

McGregor has managed to clinch.

McGregor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGregor looks up at the clock and then as Kincaid takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGregor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from McGregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGregor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
McGregor trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
McGregor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kincaid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

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

Kincaid has his feet on McGregor's thighs here. He's pushed McGregor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McGregor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igz Kincaid!
A relieved looking Igz Kincaid 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blue Kandle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletta has chosen i kill cause im hungry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kandle
vs
Scaletta

177 cm
23
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

DC Nutrition

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 Helsinki, Blue Kandle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kandle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaletta lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Scaletta 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.
Kandle ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Kandle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaletta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaletta throws a leg kick which misses Kandle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kandle tries to avoid it.
Scaletta looks to score with a jab to the body but Kandle is just out of range.
Kandle wants to clinch
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Kandle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kandle wants to clinch.
Kandle is looking to clinch but Scaletta is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kandle takes one to the chin there.
Scaletta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kandle drops his hands momentarily and Scaletta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kandle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kandle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kandle misses the shot to the body.
Kandle misses with a looping right.
Kandle takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Kandle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scaletta moves out of range as Kandle strikes.
Scaletta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kandle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kandle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kandle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kandle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kandle thows a leg kick but Scaletta checks it
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scaletta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kandle throws a series of punches but Scaletta moves out of range.
No joy there for Kandle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scaletta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scaletta jabs Kandle right on the nose. Kandle blinks but takes it well.
Scaletta lands with an overhand left.

Kandle is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kandle has time to react.
Kandle tries to clinch there but Scaletta circles away.

Scaletta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kandle sprawling to the canvas! Kandle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Scaletta finish him?!
Oh Kandle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Scaletta.
Kandle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaletta circles away quickly and effectively.
Scaletta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kandle seems to have got his legs back now.
Kandle swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Scaletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scaletta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kandle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Kandle drives through and clinches with Scaletta against the cage.
Scaletta pushes Kandle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Scaletta.
A right handed body shot lands from Scaletta.
Nice body punch from Scaletta - that landed with a thud.
Kandle is breathing heavily.
Scaletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kandle backwards.
Scaletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scaletta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kandles head.
Scaletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scaletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kandle backwards.
Good body shot from Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a nice uppercut.
Scaletta lands with a light punch inside.
Scaletta is leaning against Kandle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scaletta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kandle backwards.
Scaletta creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kandle with a big uppercut! Kandle tries to clinch up but Scaletta pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kandle to the mat! Kandle covers up and Scaletta unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vito Scaletta!
After winning the bout, Vito Scaletta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Blue Kandle spoke after the fight, saying 'i will come back stronger!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuhiro has chosen BUSHIDO as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luiz
vs
Kazuhiro

179 cm
27
186 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Bullet Proof System
Arcticus University: London

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsu Kazuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luiz.
Kazuhiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luiz misses the shot to the body.
Luiz lands with a cross.

Luiz closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuhiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
Luiz throws a hook to the side of Kazuhiro's head but Kazuhiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuhiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luiz 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.
Kazuhiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luiz.
Kazuhiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazuhiro 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.
Luiz darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kazuhiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando Luiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz misses with a hook. Kazuhiro ducked under it nicely.
Kazuhiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luiz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice body shot.
Luiz misses with an uppercut. Kazuhiro saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Luiz.
And Kazuhiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Luiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kazuhiro throws a wild hook but Luiz just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kazuhiro gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Luiz raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Luiz!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walton Kunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kontio
vs
Kunz

174 cm
27
159 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
142 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pyry Kontio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walton Kunz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontio misses with a takedown
and Kunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Kunz finds it's target.

Kontio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kontio drops an elbow to the side of Kunz's head.
Kunz trying to control here.
Kunz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kontio manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio with shots to the head and body - Kunz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kunz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kontio working Kunz over with strikes here.

Kunz is rocked!
Kunz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kunz is still in real trouble! Can Kontio finish him?
Kunz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kunz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kontio wants to sweep here but Kunz controlling him for the moment.
Kontio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kunz's guard.

Kunz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio trying to control but Kunz is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunz is keeping the position for now.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Kunz keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontio stands up over Kunz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Kunz keeps moving.
Kontio cracks Kunz with a solid left hand.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kunz's head.
Kunz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio controlling from the top position.
Kontio passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kontio is looking for a kimura but Kunz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kontio to get the leverage.
Kontio is pressing down on Kunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunz is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Kontio.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kontio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kunz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kunz is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio slips a nice elbow through Kunz's hands, connecting with Kunz's forehead.

Kontio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunz is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontio lands a nice short elbow.
Kontio working Kunz over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to Kunz's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kunz scores with the left hand. Kontio knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Kunz coming out on top.
Kunz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kunz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kunz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kontio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kunz's guard.
Kunz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kontio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
Kontio uses his free foot to push down on Kunz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kunz.
Kunz is looking to improve his position but Kontio isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kontio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Kontio controlling the pace for now.
Kontio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kunz looks a forlorn figure.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kontio! Kunz is hurt baaadly! Kontio is firing away with more strikes - Kunz is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

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

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energy
A | B

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 Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Vettenranta
vs
Zheglov

181 cm
27
210 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gleb Zheglov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettenranta fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zheglov sprawls and moves away.

Vettenranta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zheglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Vettenranta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zheglov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vettenranta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zheglov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vettenranta is working away from the top position though.
Vettenranta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Zheglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vettenranta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vettenranta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zheglov keeps working.

Vettenranta is trying for a kimura here. Zheglov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vettenranta wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jung's choice of entrance music: Jiu Jitsu. The key to victory for Nate Gonzalez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonzalez
vs
Sing Jung

185 cm
20
164 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

150 cm
27
155 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Unity Clothing

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hop Sing Jung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jung.

Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.

Jung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonzalez.
Jung has Gonzalez pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Jung is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung working hard to break the clinch.

Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.

Jung moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Hop Sing Jung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Jung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jung throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Jung avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jung is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.
Jung throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jung has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Jung stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
As Jung looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Jung just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jung's hands.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung staying out of range there.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Jung looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Jung just gets out of the way.
Jung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Jung.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Jung slips the punch.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Jung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hop Sing Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jung moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
A big left from Jung misses.
Jung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Jung avoids nicely.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez tries to counter with a takedown but Jung is quick to defend against it.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a jab to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jung misses.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jung misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Jung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jung.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.

Jung takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jung doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jung takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Jung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez jabs at Jung's body.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Jung.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Hop Sing Jung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.

Jung has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Jung blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.

Jung manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jung misses.
Jung is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Jung takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
Jung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jung lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jung misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Jung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jung misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Jung misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Jung manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gonzalez scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jung enables Gonzalez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jung is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jung is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Jung wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung stalling.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jung working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

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

Jung seems to be looking for submissions.

Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.

That's two 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.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
Jung moves into full mount! Gonzalez won't be happy about that!
Jung controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Jung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jung looking to control but Gonzalez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jung wants to control but Gonzalez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jung content to control rather than advance.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Jung.
Jung is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hop Sing Jung really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonzalez slips under a jab from Jung.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jung slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonzalez cracks Jung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Jung lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonzalez with a body shot.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Jung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Jung throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez sizes up Jung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jung connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jung! But no joy.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Jung misses with a hook.
Jung misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Jung closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.

Jung rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
Hop Sing Jung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jung is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.

Jung breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Jung.

Jung closes the distance and clinches.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nate Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.

Jung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung prevents a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez attempts a counter takedown but Jung avoids it well and moves away.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Jung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung blocks a jab.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
Gonzalez defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Jung has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.

Jung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jung working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Jung misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Jung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Jung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jung moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hop Sing Jung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jung prevents a body shot from Gonzalez.
Jung stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jung.
Jung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.

Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.

Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jung walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Gonzalez.
I think Jung 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung is the new lightweight champion!
Hop Sing Jung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nate Gonzalez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Metso
vs
Fitzgerald

180 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

183 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metso.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso walks into a jab.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Metso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metso scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald tests Metso's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.

Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
Metso takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metso's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Metso is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metso tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metso or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Metso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzgerald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metso walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald clinches.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Metso has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzgerald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsos head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.

Metso is rocked!
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Metso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metso's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Metso's ribcage. Metso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.

Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Metso keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metso trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Metso.

Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso 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.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Metso crashes against the mat.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzgerald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Metso there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Metso prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metso walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Metso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.

Fitzgerald throws a left that rocks Metso and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fitzgerald dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Metso regain composure!

Fitzgerald decides to stand back up.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald catches Metso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fitzgerald drops Metso with a naaaaasty hook - Metso is in real trouble here! Fitzgerald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

#R1#
Shango scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shango throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabral steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shango.
Shango lands with a hook. Cabral tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shango throws a hook to the side of Cabral's head but Cabral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabral wants to counter with a clinch but Shango pushes him away.
Shango throws an off balance right hand
and Shango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Shango.
Shango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shango staying out of range there.
Shango lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shango. Cabral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabral is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabral.
Shango swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral tries to counter with a clinch but Shango shakes him off and moves away.
Shango misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Cabral counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
Shango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral throws a head punch that misses.
Cabral blocks a body shot from Shango.
Shango tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Cabral.
Cabral scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Cabral tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
Cabral can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Cabral.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Cabral lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cabral misses with a body punch.
Cabral is leaning against Shango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shango is breathing heavily.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Shango.
Cabral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cabral. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabral.
Cabral can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Cabral lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabral tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabral lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shango or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabral.
Cabral lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabral.
Cabral lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Cabral digs a right hand into Shango's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shango's gas tank.
Cabral lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Cabral.
Nice body punch from Cabral.
A body shot lands from Cabral.
Cabral lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabral.#CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is getting worse.
Cabral lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabral leaning against his opponent.
Cabral tries to throw a body punch but Shango avoids it by throwing Cabral back against the cage.
Cabral throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Shango prevents a body shot from Cabral.
Cabral misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shangos head.
Cabral lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Cabral.
A bit of stalling here from Cabral.
A right hand to the body from Cabral.
Cabral is working Shango over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cabral.
Cabral lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Cabral drops Shango onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shango is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shango is rocked!#CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabral pushes Shango against the cage. Cabral is working some dirty boxing. Cabral pushes off with a quick right hook! Shango goes down! Shango tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cabral moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afonso Cabral!
Afonso Cabral managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cherry Pie by Warrant. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Julio Cesar Chavez
vs
Potter

189 cm
27
176 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

184 cm
27
180 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

King of Fists

Unity Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Potter!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cesar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cesar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Cesar Chavez 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potter lands an uppercut.

Cesar Chavez jumps guard and drags Potter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Cesar Chavez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Potter doesn't defend quickly enough and Cesar Chavez has managed to lock this one up! Can Potter escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cesar Chavez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez retains his welterweight title!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.