DUEL#16 Silver vs Balkon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lickertwat
vs
Labosky

175 cm
40
159 lbs
28 - 25 - 1

182 cm
27
170 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labosky swivels and escapes.
Lickertwat goes for a double leg but Labosky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Labosky continues to drive forward.
Lickertwat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labosky as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AL Lickertwat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Labosky moves into the clinch.
Lickertwat is struggling to control the position.
Lickertwat looking for a takedown.
Lickertwat tries to pull guard but Labosky holds him up against the cage and eventually Lickertwat drops back down to his feet.
Labosky tries to break the clinch but Lickertwat is controlling the position.
Lickertwat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Labosky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lickertwat tries to pull guard but Labosky won't allow it.
Lickertwat lands with a short shot to the head.

Labosky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lickertwat is trying to keep an underhook but Labosky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Well, if Labosky 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.
Lickertwat wants to control but Labosky is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Labosky seems to be working for a kimura but Lickertwat defends the submission attempt.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but Labosky is very close to passing his half guard.
Labosky is taking a breather. Lickertwat 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.
Labosky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two 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.
Labosky is taking a breather. Lickertwat 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.
Lickertwat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Labosky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Labosky's back!
Lickertwat controlling well, preventing Labosky from escaping the position.
Lickertwat lands strikes to the head.
Lickertwat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Will Lickertwat go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lickertwat looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Labosky tries to roll but Lickertwat sticks to his back.
Lickertwat not allowing Labosky to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Labosky is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lickertwat is working the ground and pound. Can Labosky escape?
Lickertwat has Labosky flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky breaks Lickertwat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lickertwat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lickertwat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Labosky trying to control but Lickertwat postures up.

Lickertwat is looking for a kimura here.
Labosky is trying to control but can't.
Lickertwat winds up and cracks Labosky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lickertwat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Labosky's head.
Lickertwat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat moves into full mount! Labosky won't be happy about that!
Lickertwat drops a big elbow. That's hurt Labosky! More shots from Lickertwat and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grado Itsyersel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Spade told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Itsyersel
vs
Spade

178 cm
28
198 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

190 cm
48
196 lbs
51 - 31 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grado Itsyersel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 51 - 31 - 2, fighting out of New York, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade misses with a looping right.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the side of Spade's head but Spade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spade. That's going to slow Itsyersel down.
Itsyersel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spade to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Itsyersel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itsyersel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
Itsyersel scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Spade.

Itsyersel has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itsyersel backwards.
Spade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Itsyersel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spade tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade takes a shot to the head.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itsyersel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade is trying to force a seperation but Itsyersel has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itsyersel pulls his leg out and moves away.

Itsyersel gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Itsyersel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Itsyersel blocks the low kick.
Itsyersel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade swings for the body but Itsyersel moves out of range.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itsyersel tests Spade's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Itsyersel instigates a clinch.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spade blocking some punches.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.

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

Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itsyersel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Itsyersel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel pushes Spade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short shot to the head.
Itsyersel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is looking to break free of the clinch but Itsyersel has double underhooks.

Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up.
Spade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Spade tries to keep at a distance but Itsyersel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spade goes for a takedown attempt but Itsyersel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.

Spade gets a clinch.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsyersel after a bit of a struggle.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Itsyersel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Itsyersel.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade blocking some punches.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Grado Itsyersel has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade wants to take the fight to the mat but Itsyersel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Itsyersel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel digs a right hand into Spade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spade's gas tank.
Itsyersel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands with a right to the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel scores with a shot to the side of Spade's head.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.

Spade is rocked!
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can Itsyersel finish him?
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel is working Spade over against the cage.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a big uppercut that drops Spade! More strikes from Itsyersel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spade lies dazed against the cage as Itsyersel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grado Itsyersel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sevendust - Enemy. On his way into the cage it seems that David McFadden has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David McFadden seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McFadden
vs
Stig

187 cm
27
198 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

190 cm
42
201 lbs
26 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, The Stig!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig tries to score with a low kick but McFadden moves his leg out of the way.
McFadden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by McFadden's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stig stuns McFadden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stig thows a leg kick but McFadden checks it
and McFadden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFadden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stig counters with a body kick.
McFadden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stig to score with a decent uppercut.
Stig misses the shot to the body.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stig swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden throws a leg kick
and Stig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stig misses with a shot to the body
and McFadden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFadden connects with a jab.
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!
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by McFadden.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Stig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFadden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stig.
McFadden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden is looking to land body kicks.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stig tests McFadden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFadden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McFadden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McFadden misses with a straight left.
Stig lands a lovely overhand right.
Stig misses with a body kick.

McFadden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden is trying to break the clinch but Stig has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the head.
Stig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stig misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFadden's elbow.
Stig takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden misses with a knee strike.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stig's face.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Stig is blocking nicely.
McFadden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Stig's ribcage.
McFadden tries to throw a body punch but Stig avoids it by throwing McFadden back against the cage.

Stig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden looks for a takedown but Stig sprawls well.
Stig moves out of range of the strikes.
McFadden cracks the inside of Stig's front leg.

McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stig, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Stig blocks it.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Stig working aggressively here.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Stig lands a hook that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stig.

It looks like David McFadden has been cut.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stig avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McFadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Stig working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stig.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stig prevents a body shot from McFadden.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Stig blocks it.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden blocks a body shot from Stig.
Stig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
Stig misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Stig scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
Stig takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden misses with a knee strike.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Stig's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Stig fails to land.
Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by McFadden.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McFadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McFadden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McFadden clinches.
Stig tries to stall but McFadden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stig avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
McFadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stig lands a body punch.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stig lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
David McFadden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stig lands a hook that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Stig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stig.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden blocks a body shot from Stig.
Stig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McFadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Stig.
A head punch on the inside from Stig fails to land.
A short left from Stig.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Stig blocks it.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
Stig digs a right hand underneath McFadden's ribcage. McFadden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stig slowing the pace effectively.
Stig misses with a punch to the body.
Stig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stig lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stig.

Stig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden tries to clinch but Stig moves out of range.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Stig keeps it at a distance.
Stig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McFadden moves away from the strike by Stig.
McFadden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McFadden darts in trying to clinch
and Stig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McFadden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stig.
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFadden is looking to clinch but Stig is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stig! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stig.
As Stig tries to get set, McFadden tries to push him back and clinch up but Stig manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFadden!
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
Stig tries to throw a body punch but McFadden avoids it by throwing Stig back against the cage.
Stig pushes McFadden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Stig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFadden blocks an elbow strike.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFadden connects with a knee to the head.
Stig lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden pushes Stig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig lands a right hand.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stig fails to land.
Stig tries to stall but McFadden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Stig.
Stig working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stig.
Stig swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stig blocks it with crossed arms.
McFadden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stig is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stig.
A head punch on the inside from Stig fails to land.
Stig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
McFadden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFadden avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Stig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McFadden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Stig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

McFadden drives through and clinches with Stig against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Stig is blocking nicely.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Stig lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stig.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stig lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stig.
Stig lands a left hand.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stig working aggressively here.
McFadden tries a body shot but Stig blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Stig misses with an elbow over the top.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stig blocks it with crossed arms.
Stig lands with a left to the head.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Stig is blocking nicely.
Stig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stig taking a breather.
Stig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stig lands a hook that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
Stig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

McFadden is rocked!
McFadden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh McFadden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stig lands an elbow that stopped McFadden in his tracks for a moment.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stig lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stig throws a head punch that misses.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFadden is pressed against the cage. Stig pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts McFadden! Two more big strikes from Stig and McFadden crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Stig!
The Stig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jalgratas
vs
Baird

190 cm
30
185 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

182 cm
35
190 lbs
24 - 21 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird swings for the body but Jalgratas moves out of range.

Baird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baird lands in his opponent's guard.
Jalgratas is pulling down on Baird's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Jalgratas has wrist control.
Baird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalgratas tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Jalgratas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jalgratas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird throws a strike but Jalgratas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Baird is pulling down on Jalgratas's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalgratas, at least for the moment.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jalgratas is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a hook.
Jalgratas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baird.
Baird lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baird lands a nice looking body shot.
Baird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baird throws a wild body kick that Jalgratas sees coming a mile off.
Jalgratas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Baird gets a takedown into half guard.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Baird postures up.
Baird misses with a head shot.
Baird looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas is trying to escape the mount.
Baird controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macadam Baird 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.

Baird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baird with a poor takedown
and Jalgratas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baird shoots for a double leg takedown but Jalgratas sprawls well. He's pushed Baird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jalgratas checks a leg kick.
Baird throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jalgratas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Jalgratas gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Jalgratas manages to retain guard.
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Baird cracks Jalgratas with a solid left hand.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird looking to pass the guard.
Baird is still trying to improve position.
Baird trying to control but Jalgratas is working from the bottom.
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jalgratas's head.
Jalgratas controlling Baird's posture.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baird scores with a hook to the body. Jalgratas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jalgratas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Baird tries to counter it with a takedown but Jalgratas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalgratas rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Baird blocks the leg kick.
Baird lands with a good body shot.
Jalgratas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baird shoots in for a double leg but Jalgratas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Jalgratas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baird counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baird takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baird fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Baird blocks with his arms.
Jalgratas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jalgratas tries to clinch but Baird moves out of range.

Jalgratas darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jalgratas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jalgratas counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Baird is predictable there
and Jalgratas counters with a low kick, right behind Baird 's knee.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baird scores with a jab to the body.
Jalgratas avoids the body shot from Baird.
Jalgratas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baird just manages to avoid it.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Jalgratas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jalgratas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baird shoots in for a takedown but Jalgratas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jalgratas counters with a straight right hand.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaan Jalgratas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jalgratas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Baird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jalgratas defends it nicely.
Baird cracks a nice hook into Jalgratas's ribs.

Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baird is defending well for now.
Jalgratas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalgratas gets underhooks to prevent Baird's takedown attempt.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Baird blocks it.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch but Baird improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baird.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baird avoids it.
Jalgratas misses with a knee strike.
Baird tries for a takedown but Jalgratas manages to get underhooks.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Baird avoids the damage to the body.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalgratas misses with some punches.
Jalgratas throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas lands a nice uppercut.

Baird decides to pull guard.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird managing to control the position.
Baird controls Jalgratas momentarily but Jalgratas frees himself.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Jalgratas from controlling successfully.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baird's guard.
Jalgratas is just content to waste time from the top position. Baird takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Baird wants to sweep here but Jalgratas controlling him for the moment.
Jalgratas wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Jalgratas preventing the sweep.
Jalgratas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Baird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jalgratas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baird punishing his opponent with strikes.

Baird is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jalgratas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jalgratas shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.

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 Jaan Jalgratas.
I think Jalgratas 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Bennett
vs
Know Wrestling

183 cm
31
170 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

150 cm
34
130 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stu Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Wrestling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a body shot.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrestling.
Wrestling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennett.

Wrestling dives in and scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Wrestling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wrestling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.

Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrestling is looking to stand up but Bennett won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling looking to pass the guard.

Wrestling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Wrestling.
Bennett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrestling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.

It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrestling sprawls well. Wrestling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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

Wrestling stands up from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrestling jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrestling throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrestling swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands with a nice body punch.
Wrestling cracks a nice hook into Bennett's ribs.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrestling manages to avoid it.
Wrestling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Wrestling lands a slapping body shot.
Wrestling lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Wrestling.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Wrestling counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrestling misses.
Wrestling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.

Wrestling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wrestling showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it.
Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennett has his hands clasped together around Wrestling's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Know Wrestling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wrestling slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrestling! But no joy.
Wrestling misses the shot to the body.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Wrestling.
Bennett misses with a combination
and Wrestling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrestling on the side of the head.
Bennett scores with a three punch combo!
Wrestling misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Wrestling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Wrestling.

Wrestling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennett did well to prevent Wrestling getting side control.

Bennett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wrestling keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bennett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wrestling stalling in the clinch.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett tries to pull guard but Wrestling holds him up against the cage and eventually Bennett drops back down to his feet.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bennett pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling passes Bennett's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wrestling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Wrestling decides to return to a standing position.
Wrestling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrestling just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestling misses with a body punch
and Bennett counters with a one-two to the body.
Wrestling throws a series of punches but Bennett avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrestling.
Wrestling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrestling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bennett.
Wrestling blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Wrestling appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wrestling looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wrestling punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrestling swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bennett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrestling to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett kicks Wrestling off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stu Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.

Wrestling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bennett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wrestling decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wrestling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and Wrestling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but I Know Wrestling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wrestling lands with a shot to the body.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Wrestling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Wrestling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wrestling walks into a left hand.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Bennett moves out of range as Wrestling strikes.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Wrestling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestling was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Good work by Wrestling as he checks the leg kick.
Wrestling feints the counter takedown.
Wrestling scores with a hook.
Bennett scores with a jab. Wrestling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Wrestling avoids nicely.
Wrestling is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrestling. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Wrestling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands a body shot.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Wrestling saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Wrestling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wrestling misses with a hook.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense.
Wrestling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wrestling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrestling misses with a body shot.
Bennett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wrestling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrestling's hands.
Wrestling misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Wrestling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bennett quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrestling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Wrestling postures up.
Bennett is trying to control but Wrestling manages to pass to mount!
Bennett tries to hold on but Wrestling pushes him away.
Stu Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling can't control as he wanted to and Bennett manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wrestling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head.
Wrestling seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wrestling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bennett.

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 Stu Bennett.
I think Wrestling 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... I Know Wrestling!
A very excited looking I Know Wrestling 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron comes to the cage accompanied by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Xezeron
vs
Vale

195 cm
30
283 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

190 cm
28
245 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xezeron slips under a jab from Vale.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xezeron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xezeron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron staying out of range there.
Vale thuds a left hand into Xezeron's body.
Vale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xezeron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xezeron moves out of range of the strikes.
Xezeron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Vale moves out of range easily.

Vale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xezeron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vale in side control, throwing shots but Xezeron defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vale working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vale trying to control the position but Xezeron is working away.
Xezeron struggling a bit here.
Vale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xezeron wants to control but Vale postures up.
Vale working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xezeron is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Vale has control of the leg.
Vale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vale working the head and body with strikes.
Vale scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Xezeron is rocked!
Vale lands a big elbow - Xezeron is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vale!
Post fight, Simon Vale stared into the camera and said 'The book of Vale just kicked your ass. All Hale Vale.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ee
vs
The Tall

195 cm
36
265 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

198 cm
28
228 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Ee.
The Tall tries to bum rush Ee with a series of wild strikes but Ee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Ee misses its intended target.
The Tall misses with a body shot.
Ee misses with a kick to the body
and The Tall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Tall throws a right hand that Ee ducks under and follows up with a left that Ee also avoids with ease.
Ee moves away from the strike by The Tall.
Ee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Tall swings for the body but Ee moves out of range.
Ee misses with a right hand
and The Tall counters with a three punch combo that has Ee backing up. Ee nods at The Tall to acknowledge the strikes.
The Tall connects with a body shot that sends Ee's belly button to the back.
The Tall scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
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!
Ee misses the shot to the body.
The Tall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from The Tall misses.
Ee throws a looping overhand right but The Tall ducks down to avoid it.
The Tall moves out of range of the leg kick from Ee.
The Tall misses with a series of wild punches.
The Tall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Tall throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
The Tall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Tall throws a counter combo.
The Tall misses the shot to the body.
The Tall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Tall ducks under a wild hook from Ee.
The Tall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Tall circles away quickly and effectively.
The Tall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Tall swings for the body but Ee moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tall misses with a body shot
and The Tall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ee avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Tall lands a nice hook to Ee's body. Ee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ee misses with a straight right.
The Tall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ee counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Tall looks winded!
Ee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops The Tall to the canvas! The Tall doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eeazy Ee!
After winning the bout, Eeazy Ee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hendrix
vs
Parker

191 cm
28
198 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
30
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear

Urban Fighter
Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix misses with an uppercut.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Parker 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.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Hendrix's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Hendrix.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Hendrix is out of range.

Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the cage.
Hendrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Hendrix tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Hendrix lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker pushes Hendrix away with a front kick.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hendrix. That did some damage!
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hendrix scores with a nice strike.
Parker swings for the body but Hendrix moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Hendrix swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendrix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendrix scores with a body shot.
Hendrix misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Hendrix cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendrix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Hendrix jabs at Parker's body.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker tries to clinch but Hendrix is having none of it.
Hendrix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Hendrix ducks down to avoid it.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parker. That's going to slow Hendrix down.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendrix checks a leg kick.
Parker takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses.
Hendrix walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Hendrix throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix walks into a jab.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Hendrix's head back.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Hendrix lands a jab.
Hendrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.
Parker cracks Hendrix with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendrix.
Parker tries a low kick but Hendrix avoids it.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Hendrix.
Parker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hendrix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker is looking to slow Hendrix down with leg kicks.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Hendrix misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Hendrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendrix takes one on the button.
Jab by Parker.
Hendrix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hendrix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hendrix misses with a looping right.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the body.

Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker blocking some punches.
Hendrix is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hendrix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker cracks Hendrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peter Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix lands with a hook. Parker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hendrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hendrix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hendrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker stuns Hendrix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hendrix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrix takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Hendrix moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Hendrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendrix.
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
Hendrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Hendrix there.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Hendrix shakes him off and moves away.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hendrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendrix clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hendrix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hendrix throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hendrix on the side of the head.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker throws a body punch but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker.

Hendrix is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hendrix throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Hendrix lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Parker scores with a jab to the head.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Parker scores with a hook to the body. Hendrix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendrix sets himself, and Parker steps forward looking for the clinch! Hendrix avoids it this time.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Parker rushes Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hendrix wants to break free but Parker has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hendrix slips a jab from Parker.
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Hendrix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Hendrix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendrix lands the left hand.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
A head kick misses from Parker.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Parker with a jab.
Hendrix misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
Hendrix blocks a leg kick.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hendrix counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Hendrix misses.
Parker with a jab.
Parker staying out of range there.
Hendrix throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix avoids the body shot from Parker.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hendrix works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.

Parker is rocked!
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Hendrix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker throws a low kick but Hendrix moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hendrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix misses with a looping left.
Hendrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Parker.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
Hendrix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendrix lands with an overhand left.
Parker takes a swing at Hendrix's ribcage but misses.
Parker lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a high kick.
Parker lands the left hand.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the body
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Hendrix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendrix misses with a looping left.
Hendrix misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a jab when Hendrix was well out of range.
Hendrix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendrix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendrix scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hendrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
Hendrix seems to have got his legs back now.
Hendrix cracks Parker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Parker falls to his knees and Hendrix doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Hendrix!
In his post fight interview, Akira Hendrix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver comes into the arena with Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silver
vs
Balkon

185 cm
33
186 lbs
30 - 23 - 2

184 cm
27
191 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Billy Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Silver misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver 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.

It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
Jab by Silver.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Balkon moved out of range nicely.
Billy Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver throws an overhand right that drops Balkon like a sack of potatoes! Silver dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver retains his middleweight title!
Billy Silver decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ragnarsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Animal. Armis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. Sigurd Ragnarsson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ragnarsson
vs
Armis

165 cm
28
160 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

165 cm
38
145 lbs
32 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

****160Q Energy for $150****
Voodoo Nutrition

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Armis is quick to defend against it.

Ragnarsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Armis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armis holding on.
The referee asks Ragnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ragnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is trying to control Ragnarsson's posture but Ragnarsson avoids it.
Armis is letting Ragnarsson control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis gets back to half guard.

Armis actively working from the bottom here.
Armis trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.
Ragnarsson is looking to pass Armis's guard but actually Armis recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armis is trying to keep Ragnarsson in close.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armis lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Ragnarsson cracks Armis with an open hand slap.
Ragnarsson takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnarsson.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson postures up.
Armis is trying to get back to half guard.
Armis is still trying to improve position.

Ragnarsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Armis, who protects the arm well.
Armis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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Ragnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Armis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ragnarsson but great work by Armis.
Armis laying and praying for a moment but Ragnarsson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ragnarsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but Ragnarsson doesn't allow it.
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 Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ragnarsson takes a swing at Armis's ribcage but misses.
Armis digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Armis, looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson pushes Armis against the cage but Armis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Armis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armis scores with a jab to the head.
Armis lands a jab.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armis throws out the jab.
Armis throws a good cross that connects.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armis momentarily.
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Armis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
Armis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ragnarsson defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Armis misses with a looping right.
Armis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Armis looks to land a combination. Ragnarsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Armis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Armis thuds his right hand into Ragnarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis lands with a nice combination. Ragnarsson backs away looking to recover.
Armis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armis tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armis.
Ragnarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Armis eats them both and turns towards Ragnarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Armis just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armis feints the counter takedown.
Eli Armis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Ragnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armis moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Armis. No joy for Ragnarsson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis pushing down on Ragnarsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping him busy.
Armis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Armis looking to control but Ragnarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Armis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ragnarsson is on top in guard.
Armis managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Armis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Armis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Armis misses the target.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Armis avoids it well and moves away.

Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis passes Ragnarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Armis is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarsson is defending well.
Ragnarsson wants to improve his position but Armis is controlling well.

Armis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnarsson is just riding it out for now. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ragnarsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Armis's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson pushes down on Armis's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ragnarsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Armis actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armis won't allow Ragnarsson to pass to mount.

Armis looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ragnarsson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ragnarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Armis is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ragnarsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Armis is now in Ragnarsson's guard. A big mistake from Ragnarsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis looking to pass the guard.

Ragnarsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armis is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ragnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armis manages to get himself to full guard.

Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ragnarsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Armis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Armis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Armis!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis works to advance to full mount. Ragnarsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armis scores with a punch to the head.
Armis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarsson has time to react.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Armis tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson goes for a double leg but Armis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armis continues to drive forward.
Armis stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armis misses with a hook to the body

and Ragnarsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armis won't be happy with that.
Ragnarsson has control of an arm but Armis manages to advance to Ragnarsson's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Armis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Ragnarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ragnarsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away.
Eli Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Armis wants to take Ragnarsson's back but he can't do it this time.

Ragnarsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Armis.
Ragnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Ragnarsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Armis pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ragnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Armis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ragnarsson is in real trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control momentarily.

Ragnarsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ragnarsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Armis.
Armis keeps control of the position as Ragnarsson tries to break free.
Ragnarsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Armis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Armis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ragnarsson is defending well though. Armis let's go of the attempt for now.
Well, with Armis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ragnarsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.

Ragnarsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Armis.

Armis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis is not going to allow Ragnarsson to sit and survive in this position.
Ragnarsson wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Armis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ragnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Armis scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Armis with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Ragnarsson gets a double leg takedown into Armis's guard.

Ragnarsson has gone for a leg lock! Armis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragnarsson's guard.

Ragnarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Armis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ragnarsson has a hand on Armis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Armis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Armis tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ragnarsson is now in Armis's guard. A big mistake from Armis there, giving up the dominant position!
Ragnarsson looking to pass the guard.

Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Armis's legs - danger averted.
Ragnarsson forces his way into half guard.

Armis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to control the pace.
Armis trying to control from the bottom.

Ragnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ragnarsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Armis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Armis is working from the bottom.
Armis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Armis managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Armis moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis jabs at Ragnarsson's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armis throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Armis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Eli Armis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.