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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puzo has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Leandro Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Puzo

183 cm
30
181 lbs
12 - 12 - 1

185 cm
26
187 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo stuffs the takedown.
Jones avoids the head kick by Puzo.
Jones tries a low kick but Puzo avoids it.
Puzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Puzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Puzo punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jones gets control of Puzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Puzo missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puzo tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.

Puzo gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Puzo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Puzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puzo's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Puzo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puzo can't break the clinch.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Puzo as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puzo defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch but Puzo is avoiding it.

Jones drives through and clinches with Puzo against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.

Puzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jones pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Puzo is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Puzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puzo tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Puzo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Puzo pressed against the cage, preventing Puzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Puzo breaks from the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch.
Puzo staying out of range there.
Puzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Puzo as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Puzo sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones shoots in but Puzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

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

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Puzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Puzo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Jones!
Leandro Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough comes to the cage accompanied by Whole Lotta Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gainsborough
vs
Saukko

199 cm
35
270 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

205 cm
26
280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fruit Fight Shop

Perkele!
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adelbert Gainsborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough checks a leg kick.
Gainsborough tries to counter by clinching up but Saukko breaks away and moves out of range.
Gainsborough tries for a takedown but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gainsborough scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saukko jabs Gainsborough right on the nose. Gainsborough blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Gainsborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Gainsborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gainsborough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Gainsborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gainsborough fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko swings for the body but Gainsborough moves out of range.
Saukko throws a low kick, looking for Gainsborough's leg but Gainsborough calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saukko.
Saukko tries to bum rush Gainsborough with a series of wild strikes but Gainsborough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Gainsborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gainsborough tries to counter with a takedown but Saukko is quick to defend against it.
Gainsborough misses with a takedown attempt
and Saukko counters with a series of strikes. Gainsborough will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelbert Gainsborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko with a nice cross.
Saukko throws a jab when Gainsborough was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gainsborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gainsborough.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gainsborough avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Gainsborough tries to clinch but Saukko moves out of range.
Gainsborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Saukko misses
and Gainsborough counters with a three punch combo that has Saukko backing up. Saukko nods at Gainsborough to acknowledge the strikes.

Saukko drops Gainsborough with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gainsborough looks back up at him and smiles so Saukko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gainsborough!
Gainsborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Gainsborough is rocked!
Saukko knocks out Gainsborough with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Saukko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Saukko picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Per Saukko!
A very excited looking Per Saukko 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.
The defeated Adelbert Gainsborough had this to say: 'ok,thank'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: African Assassin - Mo Marah. On his way into the cage it seems that Ray Finkle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ray Finkle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Finkle
vs
Akabaro

193 cm
36
203 lbs
31 - 20 - 2

181 cm
35
198 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finkle lands a jab to the nose.
Akabaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akabaro 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.
Finkle throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Finkle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Finkle.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Akabaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akabaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Finkle looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
A nice side step and Akabaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akabaro.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Finkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akabaro punishes Finkle's body with a nice straight punch.
Finkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkle at a distance.
Akabaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
It looked like Finkle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finkle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Finkle moves out of range easily.
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akabaro. That one must have hurt.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a hook
and Akabaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Akabaro misses
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Finkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akabaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
A short right from Akabaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Finkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkle's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro 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.

Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkle throws a sloppy body shot
and Akabaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Finkle.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akabaro is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with a good jab.
Finkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akabaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akabaro lands a slapping body shot.
Akabaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Akabaro forces Finkle back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Finkle is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Oh Finkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro is working Finkle over against the cage.
Akabaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finkle.
Finkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akabaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akabaro is defending well for now.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Finkle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Akabaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Finkle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finkle misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akabaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akabaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body. Finkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Akabaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Finkle tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwame Akabaro 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.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akabaro avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akabaro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystery Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eluard
vs
Perfect

180 cm
30
181 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

175 cm
25
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mystery Perfect!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perfect was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
A lazy left from Perfect finds it's target.
Eluard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perfect uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eluard.
Eluard scores with a body shot.
Eluard misses with a wild combination.
Perfect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eluard takes a swing at Perfect's ribcage but misses.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Eluard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perfect sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eluard somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect throws a counter combo.
Perfect lands a high kick!
Eluard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice takedown defense from Eluard. No joy for Perfect on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perfect looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eluard misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Eluard as he connects with a hook.
Perfect throws a low kick but Eluard moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perfect.
Eluard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Eluard.
Eluard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perfect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eluard shoots for a takedown but Perfect saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perfect throws a big counter head kick but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
Perfect fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perfect misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perfect throws a sloppy head kick and Eluard moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard lands a jab to the head.
Eluard takes one to the chin there.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Eluard throws the left hand but Perfect avoids the punch easily.
Eluard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perfect misses with a head kick.
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perfect misses with an uppercut.
Eluard dives in for a single leg takedown but Perfect sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Eluard looks to throw the jab but Perfect is out of range.
A big right from Eluard misses.
Perfect attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Perfect moves into the clinch successfully.

Eluard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perfect throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perfect.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perfect throws a leg kick that misses.
Perfect tries to move into range but Eluard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Perfect is just out of range.
Perfect throws a head kick that misses

and Eluard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Perfect won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Perfect's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eluard is looking to take a break and control but Perfect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Eluard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perfect is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfect tries to buck Eluard off but Eluard is having none of it.
Perfect stops Eluard from passing to mount.
Perfect is trying to control Eluard's posture but Eluard avoids it.
Eluard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perfect's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eluard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perfect has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eluard but great work by Perfect.
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!
Perfect staying calm.
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 Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Perfect throws a leg kick which misses Eluard's front leg but catches the back leg as Eluard tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Eluard.
Perfect thumps Eluard with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Perfect.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perfect feints and then cracks Eluard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eluard down.
Perfect buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perfect is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eluard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eluard is taking a breather. Perfect 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Perfect is working away.
Eluard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perfect is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez Eluard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perfect wants to get back to full guard but Eluard has passed into side control.
Perfect being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is trying to get back to half guard.
Eluard trying to control the action but Perfect is working from the bottom.
Perfect is trying to get back to half guard.

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.

Eluard is trying to get an arm triangle but Perfect is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eluard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perfect, who protects the arm well.
Perfect is trying to escape the position but Eluard is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perfect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eluard finds it's way round the side to connect with Perfect's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Eluard misses.
Eluard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eluard duly obliges.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.

Perfect looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Eluard pushes Perfect off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martinez Eluard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Eluard misses with a double jab
and Perfect counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perfect moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eluard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eluard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perfect tries a head kick but it misses.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perfect.
Eluard tries to counter with a takedown but Perfect is quick to defend against it.
Eluard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Perfect throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perfect.
Perfect jabs Eluard right on the nose. Eluard blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard closes the distance and clinches up with Perfect, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes Perfect against the cage but Perfect circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Perfect's head but Perfect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eluard throws a hook to the side of Perfect's head but Perfect sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perfect lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Eluard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard wants to control but Perfect is keeping him busy.
Perfect tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eluard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perfect is not content to let Eluard control the position.
Perfect is looking for a sweep.
Eluard taking a break here but Perfect is having none of it and regains half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perfect is not content to let Eluard control the position.

Eluard is looking for a kimura here.
Perfect is holding on to half guard well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is looking for a sweep. Eluard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard wants to take a breather but Perfect is having none of it.
Mystery Perfect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eluard content to control rather than advance.
Eluard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perfect.

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.
Eluard misses with a hook.
Perfect shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eluard as he jumps to the side.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perfect moves away.
Eluard lands a jab to the nose.
Eluard throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Eluard lands.
Perfect throws a head kick but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eluard swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eluard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eluard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eluard connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eluard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
After winning the bout, Martinez Eluard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mystery Perfect was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Lapis

179 cm
29
163 lbs
19 - 13 - 2

178 cm
32
185 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lapis shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Lapis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lapis somewhat.
Lapis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lapis misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lapis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels slips under a jab from Lapis.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels moves forwards but Lapis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Lapis moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Lapis with that takedown attempt.
Daniels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lapis just manages to avoid it.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Daniels pushes Lapis away with a front kick.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lapis.
Lapis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lapis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels leaves Lapis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lapis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels throws a leg kick but Lapis moved away.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Lapis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lapis takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Lapis shoots in.
It appears Daniels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Daniels throws a hook but Lapis avoids it easily.
Lapis cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapis misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lapis misses
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Lapis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapis wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Lapis defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Lapis loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Lapis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lapis.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Lapis looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Lapis checks it.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.

Lapis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Daniels pushes Lapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Lapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lapis throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapis.

Lapis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lapis checks a leg kick.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Lapis.
Daniels thumps Lapis with a low kick.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lapis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lapis misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lapis.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Lapis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lapis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Lapis checks it.
Lapis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Lapis misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels stuns Lapis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lapis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.

Lapis has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Lapis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapis.
Lapis fails to pull guard.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Lapis.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lapis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels pushes Lapis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lapis tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels tries to stall but Lapis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daniels here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapis.
Lapis being controlled against the cage.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Lapis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lapis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but instead Lapis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Lapis postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Lapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lapis throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapis.
Lapis chips away with some ground and pound.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lapis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daniels tries to stand but Lapis is controlling from the bottom.
Lapis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lapis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Lapis throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels lands with a right hand.
Lapis tries to clinch up.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Lapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapis checks a leg kick.
Lapis works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lapis looking to score a takedown here. Daniels is defending well but Lapis drives through and ends up in Daniels's guard.
Lapis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lapis throwing strikes but missing.
Lapis throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapis.
Lapis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lapis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Lapis tries to pass.
Lapis throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Lapis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lapis working some strikes from top position.
Lapis looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lapis trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break Lapis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andrey Lapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Lapis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Lapis persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels throwing a counter right hand but Lapis manages to avoid it.
Lapis tries to clinch up
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lapis's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Lapis.
Daniels misses with a hook
enabling Lapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapis. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels cracks the inside of Lapis's front leg.
Lapis lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapis works over Daniels's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels throws a jab when Lapis was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Lapis down.
Lapis throws a combination that misses
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniels scores with a jab.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Lapis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lapis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Lapis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lapis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
A victorious Jack Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hameed Shahzad Huseyin
vs
Hanson

202 cm
26
202 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
191 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huseyin tries to clinch but Hanson moves out of range.
Huseyin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huseyin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huseyin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huseyin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanson is trying to pull guard but Huseyin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huseyin tries a body shot but Hanson blocks it.
Hanson takes a shot to the head.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huseyin gets through Hanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
Huseyin misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Huseyin.
Hanson blocking some punches.
A short left from Huseyin.
Hanson fails to pull guard.
Hanson jumps guard but Huseyin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Huseyin misses with the head strike.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Huseyin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanson drops back down to his feet.
Huseyin lands a right hand.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
Huseyin has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson walks into a straight right hand from Huseyin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huseyin scores with the left hand. Hanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Huseyin circles away.
Huseyin takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Hanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

Hanson is rocked!

It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Huseyin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanson.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Huseyin finish him?
Hanson wants to clinch up but Huseyin keeps it at a distance.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson slips under a jab from Huseyin.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Huseyin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Huseyin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hanson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
Our winner, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.