USFC 132 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Manpipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Beeboy Batongbakal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Beeboy Batongbakal seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Batongbakal
vs
Manpipe

184 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

187 cm
29
186 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Manpipe!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batongbakal.
Batongbakal staying out of range there.
Batongbakal throws a right hand that misses
and Manpipe counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Manpipe.
We've been hearing reports that Batongbakal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manpipe misses with a hook.
Manpipe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Manpipe connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal staying out of range there.
It looked like Batongbakal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manpipe.
Manpipe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batongbakal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manpipe misses with a lunging right hand
and Batongbakal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manpipe jabs at Batongbakal's body.
Batongbakal lands with an overhand left.
Manpipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manpipe swings for the body but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Batongbakal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manpipe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batongbakal feinted with a counter takedown.
Batongbakal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manpipe finds it's way round the side to connect with Batongbakal's head.
Good shot there by Batongbakal.
Batongbakal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manpipe.
Manpipe loads up on a big right hand but Batongbakal slips the punch.
Batongbakal attempts a counter takedown but Manpipe avoids it well and moves away.
Batongbakal moves out of range as Manpipe strikes.
Batongbakal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manpipe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batongbakal staying out of range there.
Manpipe cracks Batongbakal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Batongbakal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manpipe.
It looked like Batongbakal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manpipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manpipe looks to land a left hand but Batongbakal moved out of range nicely.
Batongbakal moves out of range as Manpipe strikes.
Batongbakal tries to counter with a takedown but Manpipe is quick to defend against it.
Batongbakal walks into a jab.

It looks like Beeboy Batongbakal has been cut.
Manpipe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manpipe catches Batongbakal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Batongbakal is rocked!
Manpipe scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Batongbakal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batongbakal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manpipe counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Batongbakal out cold! What a finish! Manpipe is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Manpipe!
Our winner, Randy Manpipe, 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
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bluto Braun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Braun
vs
Molovgomedov

168 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bluto Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braun lands with a cross.

It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braun.
Braun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molovgomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Braun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Braun misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Molovgomedov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braun throws an overhand right that lands on Molovgomedov's shoulder, as Molovgomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Braun looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Braun throws out a loose jab but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braun throws a chopping leg kick but Molovgomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Molovgomedov misses
and Braun counters with a stiff right hand.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Braun 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Molovgomedov!

Molovgomedov has managed to clinch.
Braun lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Braun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Braun jumps back.
Molovgomedov wants to slow Braun down by chopping away at his legs.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Braun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molovgomedov.
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Braun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braun checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick.
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Braun avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
A low kick from Braun is predictable there
and Molovgomedov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Molovgomedov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Braun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Braun's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molovgomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Molovgomedov lands an overhand right.
Braun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molovgomedov.
Nice uppercut there from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Braun ducks under and follows up with a left that Braun also avoids with ease.
Molovgomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Braun misses with a body kick.

Braun drops Molovgomedov with a beautiful combination! Molovgomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Braun is looking for the KO!
Braun misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Braun.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Molovgomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Braun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Braun slips under a jab from Molovgomedov.
Braun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up Riley Molovgomedov's cut even more.
Molovgomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Braun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Braun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Braun thuds a left hand into Molovgomedov's body.
A combination from Braun does no damage.
Braun fakes the leg kick and cracks Molovgomedov in the body.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molovgomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Braun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Braun connects with a leg kick. Molovgomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Molovgomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Molovgomedov throws a front kick aimed at Braun's knee but Braun avoids it well.
Braun throws a right hand that misses
and Molovgomedov counters with a good low kick that Braun was not able to check.
Braun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Braun moves out of range.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molovgomedov's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molovgomedov wants to land a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Molovgomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Bluto Braun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Molovgomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Braun's head.
Braun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braun checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Braun misses the target.
Molovgomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Braun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Braun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Molovgomedov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Molovgomedov cracks a nice hook into Braun's ribs.
Braun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands with a hook. Braun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molovgomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braun.
Braun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braun moves out of range of the body kick from Molovgomedov.
Braun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braun scores with a body shot.
Braun is looking to slow Molovgomedov down with leg kicks.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Molovgomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molovgomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy right hand but Braun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braun misses with a hook. Molovgomedov ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Braun tenderised Molovgomedov's leg. Molovgomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Braun.
Braun lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Braun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molovgomedov at a distance.
Braun moves out of range as Molovgomedov throws a body kick.
Braun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Braun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Braun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Molovgomedov misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Molovgomedov - that will leave a mark!
Braun works Molovgomedov's body with a nice hook.
Braun lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Braun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Braun misses with a looping left.
Molovgomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Braun's shoulder, as Braun tries to avoid the shot.
Braun throws a lazy head kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley Molovgomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
Braun scores with the left hand. Molovgomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Molovgomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Braun.
Braun thows a body kick. Molovgomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Braun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Braun.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov scores with the left hand. Braun knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braun connects with a solid leg kick.
Molovgomedov moves out of range as Braun strikes.
And Molovgomedov responds with a good body kick, but Braun manages to step out the way in time.
Braun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Braun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Braun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braun appears to be looking for a big counter.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Molovgomedov is just out of range.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Braun's legs.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Braun avoids it well.
Braun is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Braun.
Molovgomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Braun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Braun saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the side of Braun's head but Braun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Braun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Molovgomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Molovgomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Molovgomedov lands a nice looking body kick.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Braun looks to score with a jab to the body but Molovgomedov is just out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick, looking for Braun's leg but Braun calmly moves out of range.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
It looked like Braun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Braun counters with a good low kick that Molovgomedov was not able to check.
Braun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Braun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braun blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braun jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Braun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Braun, as that shot connected.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Braun lands with a slapping head kick.
Braun looks to throw the jab but Molovgomedov is out of range.
Braun with a jab.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Braun.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braun throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Braun walks into a straight right hand from Molovgomedov.
Braun throws a head kick that misses.
Molovgomedov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braun manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov lands a head kick. Braun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Molovgomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Braun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Braun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Braun takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
Braun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Braun throws a head kick that Molovgomedov semi-blocks.
Braun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molovgomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Braun motions for Molovgomedov to come forward. Braun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Molovgomedov misses.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Braun.
Braun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Braun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

The cut above Riley Molovgomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Braun motions for Molovgomedov to come forward. Braun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braun throws a sloppy head kick and Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a low kick but Braun moves out of range easily.
Braun slips a jab from Molovgomedov.
Braun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Molovgomedov 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.
Molovgomedov takes a swing at Braun's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Molovgomedov.
Braun misses with a wild body shot.
Molovgomedov pushes Braun away with a front kick.
Molovgomedov lands with a straight right. Braun didn't see that one coming.
Braun is looking to land body kicks.
Molovgomedov blocks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Molovgomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Molovgomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Braun takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Braun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Molovgomedov.
Braun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Braun scores with a hook.
Molovgomedov wants to land a leg kick but Braun is out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick but Braun moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Braun.
Braun digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Braun misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Molovgomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riley Molovgomedov.
I think Molovgomedov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Lopetus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopetus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Taisumov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo. Maxim Taisumov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lopetus
vs
Taisumov

168 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

174 cm
29
166 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Lopetus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopetus swings for the body but Taisumov moves out of range.
Lopetus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taisumov circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
Taisumov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopetus.
Lopetus thuds his shin into the meat of Taisumov's side.
Lopetus misses with a kick to the body.
Lopetus lands a nice shot that snaps Taisumov's head back.

It looks like Maxim Taisumov has been cut.
Taisumov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taisumov is looking for the big counter here.
Lopetus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov misses with a few strikes there.
Lopetus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taisumov.
Lopetus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taisumov.
Taisumov defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taisumov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taisumov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Keijo Lopetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopetus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taisumov misses with a looping right.
Taisumov misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus cracks a nice hook into Taisumov's ribs.
Taisumov walks into a stiff left hand from Lopetus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopetus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taisumov ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov away with a front kick.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopetus circles away quickly and effectively.

Lopetus closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Lopetus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taisumov.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus has a couple of punches blocked by Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a nice uppercut.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taisumov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taisumovs head.
A short right from Lopetus on the inside.
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus won't allow it.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov looks winded!
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopetus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopetus lands an uppercut.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopetus gets through Taisumov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus holds him up against the cage and eventually Taisumov drops back down to his feet.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Lopetus as the two fighters clinch.

Taisumov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopetus stays in close to Taisumov's body and controls the position.
Lopetus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopetus tries to clinch up
and Taisumov counters with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov throws a right and a left that Lopetus avoids nicely.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taisumov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Lopetus jabs Taisumov right on the nose. Taisumov blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Lopetus backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taisumov.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Lopetus lands.
That kick from Lopetus tenderised Taisumov's leg. Taisumov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taisumov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Taisumov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taisumov avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Taisumov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keijo Lopetus is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Taisumov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taisumov. Lopetus does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Taisumov looks to move away, Lopetus throws a big counter combo but Taisumov just gets out of the way.
Lopetus thuds a left hand into Taisumov's body.
Lopetus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taisumov can do to turn this around?
Lopetus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lopetus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taisumov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopetus.
Lopetus scores with a body shot.
Lopetus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopetus - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Lopetus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lopetus forces Taisumov back against the cage and clinches.
Lopetus misses with the head strike.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopetus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taisumov is breathing heavily.
Lopetus lands a left hand.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus scores with a shot to the side of Taisumov's head.
Lopetus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taisumov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopetus is leaning against Taisumov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopetus to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopetus scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus is working Taisumov over against the cage.
Taisumov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopetus walks away with a smile on his face. Taisumov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopetus lands with a nice body kick.
Taisumov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopetus.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taisumov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taisumov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopetus with a body shot.
Lopetus lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Lopetus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Taisumov's cut.
That's time! Lopetus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lopetus throws a head kick that misses.
Lopetus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopetus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taisumov! But no joy.
Lopetus scores with a jab. Taisumov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopetus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taisumov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopetus. Lopetus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taisumov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopetus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taisumov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopetus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taisumov. That did some damage!
Taisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopetus lands a head kick!
Lopetus lands a head kick. Taisumov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Taisumov is rocked!
Taisumov walks into a left hand.
Taisumov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopetus finish him?

Lopetus has closed the distance and engaged Taisumov in a clinch.
Taisumov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopetus smiles and moves away.
Lopetus lands a leg kick that knocks Taisumov off balance momentarily.
Lopetus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taisumov seems to have recovered his senses.
Taisumov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus connects with a body shot that sends Taisumov's belly button to the back.

Lopetus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lopetus.
Taisumov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taisumov jumps guard but Lopetus stands there with Taisumov around his waist. Taisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopetus lands a shoulder strike.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but Lopetus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keijo Lopetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Taisumov.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Taisumov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lopetus.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopetus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Lopetus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Lopetus.
Lopetus cracks Taisumov with a nice body shot.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but Lopetus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopetus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lopetus scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lopetus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lopetus.
A nice left hand lands by Lopetus.
Taisumov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taisumov fails to pull guard.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopetus pushes Taisumov against the cage. Lopetus is working some dirty boxing. Lopetus pushes off with a quick right hook! Taisumov goes down! Taisumov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lopetus moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Lopetus!
A less than humble Keijo Lopetus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up. Ronald Fredrick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fredrick
vs
Pike

193 cm
24
215 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

190 cm
27
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Pike!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.

Fredrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pike quickly recovers to half guard.

Pike manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Landon Pike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pike slips a straight right by Fredrick.
Donk. Pike catches Fredrick right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Pike connects with a solid leg kick.
Fredrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredrick throws a counter high kick but Pike was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick tries for a takedown but Pike circles away easily
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick looks for a takedown but Pike sprawls well.
Pike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fredrick's head backwards.
Fredrick tries to clinch but Pike is having none of it.

Fredrick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pike trying to hold on to Fredrick's head to control him but Fredrick postures up.

Pike is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fredrick pulls his head out easily.

Fredrick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pike defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fredrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pike is trying is best to control the position here.
Fredrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fredrick is thwarting Pike's attempts to control the position.
Fredrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pike won't allow Fredrick to pass to mount.

Pike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pike tries to roll over but Fredrick keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick slips a nice elbow through Pike's hands, connecting with Pike's forehead.
Fredrick wants to control but Pike is keeping him busy.
Fredrick prevents Pike from improving his position.
Fredrick trying to mount his opponent but Pike defends it.
Pike is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrick's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Fredrick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike is looking to control Fredrick but Fredrick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pike gets his hands free as Fredrick looks to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pike is trying to stick to Fredrick's back but Fredrick is turning into Pike. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pike's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredrick.
Pike controls Fredrick momentarily but Fredrick frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick won't allow Pike to sweep him here.
Fredrick postures up in Pike's guard and throws a big left but Pike blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Pike finds it's target.
Pike connects with a jab.

Fredrick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick with a nice head shot there.

Pike had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pike is looking for a sweep.
Fredrick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pike struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pike is avoiding damage well.
Fredrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Fredrick working away.

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

Fredrick swings around for an armbar but Pike sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fredrick's guard.
Pike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fredrick is looking to stand up but Pike isn't so interested in that idea.
Fredrick is trying to control the position but Pike postures up.
Pike being controlled here momentarily.

Fredrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pike uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick can't do much from the bottom here.

Pike tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pike has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fredrick is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.

Pike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pike trying to control the action but Fredrick is working from the bottom.
Pike taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fredrick struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Pike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick'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. This is the final round!

Fredrick moves out of range as Pike strikes.
A big right from Fredrick misses.
Pike throws a shot from downtown. Fredrick moves away and avoids it.
Pike scores with the left hand. Fredrick knows he should have avoided that one.
Ronald Fredrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pike thuds a left hand into Fredrick's body.
Landon Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Pike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pike clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Fredrick breaks from the clinch.
Fredrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fredrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Pike, which made it look bad.
Fredrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredrick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fredrick shoots in looking for a takedown. Pike tries to sprawl out of it but Fredrick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pike manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Fredrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike lands a nice shot to the body.
Landon Pike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pike thuds his right hand into Fredrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fredrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pike swivels and escapes.
Fredrick misses with a double jab
and Pike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pike.
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredrick.
Pike takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fredrick's head.
Fredrick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fredrick walks into a straight right hand from Pike.
Pike shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fredrick eats them both and turns towards Pike to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pike fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fredrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pike to score with a decent uppercut.
Fredrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pike.
Pike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pike.
Pike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ronald Fredrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pike 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Pike!
Ronald Fredrick was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll see you soon!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aquiles Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave. 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.

Romero
vs
Bush

174 cm
28
161 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

170 cm
27
170 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
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 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aquiles Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romero gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bush to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Romero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bush won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
Bush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to control but Bush postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero sneaks back into half guard.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Bush's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero gets full guard.
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Bush won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Bush stops Romero from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Romero tries to sprawl but Bush drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero moves into full guard.
Bush passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is nestled in close to Romero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Bush is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Romero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bush postures up in Romero's guard and throws a big left but Romero blocks it.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero wants to stand up but Bush is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Romero throws a head kick but Bush moves out of range.
Bush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Romero defends it well.
Bush will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Bush.
It looked like Romero was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bush.
Romero feints a jab promting Bush to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Romero lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bush moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero cracks Bush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Bush.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bush.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bush looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Romero tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquiles Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bush.
Bush avoids the head kick by Romero.
Bush is trying to counter with his kicks.

Bush shoots in and bounces Romero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bush is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero is pulling down on Bush's head. It's preventing any offense from Bush, at least for the moment.

Romero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bush off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Romero blocks a leg kick.
And Romero counters with a quick kick to the body but Bush blocks it.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquiles Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero tests Bush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Romero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Bush moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Bush sees coming a mile off.
Bush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Bush blocks a jab.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Bush's torso.
Aquiles Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bush counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
Romero wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
Bush cracks Romero with a solid left hand.
Romero wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bush is now in half guard.

Bush seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush working the head and body with strikes.

Bush maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Romero could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bush has cracked it and Romero is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bush!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Bush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Aquiles Romero spoke after the fight, saying 'expect me to move down to 145 weight class'.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (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!

Bum
vs
Hollywood

182 cm
33
212 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

192 cm
29
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

SiTech Clothing™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum throws a looping overhand right but Hollywood ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bum.
Bum avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Bum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bum misses with a hook.
Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well.
Bum throws a right hand that misses
and Hollywood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bum thinking.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily.
Bum misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bum.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollywood feints a counter leg kick.
Bum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum blocks the body kick.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bum moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum lands a nice looking body shot.
Bum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hollywood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hollywood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Bum throws a hook but Hollywood avoids it easily.
Hollywood throws a low kick but Bum avoids it.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
It looked like Bum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood.
Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood.
Bum blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a sloppy head kick and Bum moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollywood counters with a body kick that stops Bum in his tracks momentarily.
Hollywood tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollywood fakes the leg kick and cracks Bum in the body.
Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Bum misses with a hook
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick.
Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Bum misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollywood circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Bum misses.
Bum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hollywood counters with a good low kick that Bum was not able to check.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
Hollywood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bum moves out of range as Hollywood throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum avoids a kick to the body.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body.
Bum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bum throws out a loose jab but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollywood under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Bum.
Bum missing with a left hand there. Hollywood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollywood connects with a jab.
Hollywood pushes Bum away with a front kick.
Bum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollywood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hollywood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hollywood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bum. Bum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Bum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bum slips under a jab from Hollywood.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot by Hollywood.
Bum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollywood moves away.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Bum throws a big shot that misses.
Bum throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood tries a quick counter leg kick but Bum is wise to it.
Bum checks a leg kick.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands.
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
and Bum counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
Bum loads up on a big right hand but Hollywood slips the punch.

Hollywood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hollywood trying to stall but Bum improves his position.
Hollywood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hollywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum.
Hollywood is looking to land body kicks.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Hollywood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Bum catches Hollywood right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hollywood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hollywood blocks a jab.
Bum misses with an uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Bum takes one to the side of the head.
Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Nice straight punches there by Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bum.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.
Hollywood lands with a slapping head kick.
Bum misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Bum counters with a nice uppercut.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bum misses the shot to the body.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Bum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood misses with a head kick.
Hollywood throws a body kick that misses.
Bum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hollywood's hands.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Hollywood.
Bum misses with a looping left.
Hollywood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bum blocks it well.
Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bum lands a nice shot that snaps Hollywood's head back.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Bum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bum scores with a hook.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bum misses the jab.
Hollywood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Bum 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.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a nice body kick.
Hollywood throws a low kick, looking for Bum's leg but Bum calmly moves out of range.
Bum takes a swing at Hollywood's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a wild body kick that Bum sees coming a mile off.
Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bum scores with a jab to the body.
Bum ducks right into an uppercut from Hollywood.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollywood.
Bum ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bum.
Bum lunges at Hollywood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollywood's hand.
Hollywood staying out of range there.
Bum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hollywood swings for the body but Bum moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bum dodges the punch combination from Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Hollywood 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. This is the final round!

Hollywood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum misses with a hook.
Bum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollywood drops his hands momentarily and Bum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollywood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood slips a jab from Bum.
Hollywood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood throws a head kick but Bum moves out of range.
Bum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hollywood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bum stuns Hollywood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollywood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bum misses with a hook. Hollywood ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Bum moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood cracks the inside of Bum's front leg.
Bum looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
Bum misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Bum swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bum.
Bum misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood blocks a jab.
Bum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hollywood throws a head kick that misses.
Hollywood needs to keep his hands up - Bum had a free shot at his head there.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bum misses with a wild combination.
Hollywood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bum in his tracks.
Bum looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hollywood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bum misses with a body shot.
Bum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hollywood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bum connects with a crisp jab.
Bum cracks Hollywood with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Hollywood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollywood on the side of the head.
Hollywood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bum.
Bum lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum blocks the body kick.
Bum throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Bum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum throws a good cross that connects.
Hollywood moves forwards but Bum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hollywood throws a front kick that sends Bum stumbling back into the cage.
Fabian Hollywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hollywood tries to land a front kick but Bum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hollywood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bum throws the left hand but Hollywood avoids the punch easily.
Hollywood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hollywood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bum.
Bum takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from Hollywood.
Bum throwing a counter right hand but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
Bum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bum misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Bum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood looks for the body kick but Bum saw that one coming.
Bum throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood thows a body kick. Bum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it.
Bum misses with a shot to the body
and Hollywood counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Bum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollywood throws a head kick that Bum semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beach Bum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hollywood 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupu comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Of The Nation. Bresnar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lock Bresnar enters the cage!

Tupu
vs
Bresnar

182 cm
29
290 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

199 cm
35
268 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bresnar.
Bresnar is looking for the big counter here.
Tupu cracks Bresnar with a good jab.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Tupu.
Bresnar staying out of range there.
Bresnar connects with the punch.

It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bresnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bresnar jabs Tupu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bresnar is just out of range.
Tupu throws the left hand but Bresnar avoids the punch easily.
Bresnar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bresnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupu.
Bresnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupu.
Tupu misses with a looping left.
Bresnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupu momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bresnar scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu swings for the body but Bresnar moves out of range.
Tupu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bresnar in his tracks.
A big left from Tupu misses.
As Tupu backs off Bresnar throws a huge counter combo but Tupu manages to avoid it all.

Bresnar lands a left and a right that sends Tupu crashing to the canvas! Bresnar dives into mount looking to finish!

Tupu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresnar postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tupu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bresnar around the waist but Bresnar pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bresnar is the winner by TKO! Bresnar jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresnar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lock Bresnar made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu comes to the cage accompanied by Alive. Nick Force has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pulu
vs
Force

182 cm
28
280 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

189 cm
25
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Force.
Nice cross by Force.
Pulu misses with a lunging right hand

and Force counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Force.

Pulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Force defends it easily.
Force is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulu has wrist control.
Force stopping the sweep attempt from Pulu.
Force scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Force working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulu's head.
Force told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Force got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Force has managed to get both his arms back between Pulu's legs - danger averted.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Force's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Force trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pulu looking for a guillotine here but Force defends easily.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Force is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pulu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Force gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Force postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Force avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pulu has momentary wrist control but Force slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Force trying to control but Pulu is working from the bottom.
Force is in close to Pulu's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Maki Pulu's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Force got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Force has managed to get both his arms back between Pulu's legs - danger averted.
Force postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jeez, Maki Pulu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maki Pulu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Force!
Nick Force thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hood
vs
Dorn

190 cm
27
260 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

187 cm
29
260 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

AnonymouS

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn swinging wildly here.
Hood throws a body punch but Dorn moves out of range.

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

Dorn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hood frees his head nicely. Oh but Dorn has switched to an armbar! Hood is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ivan Dorn!

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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Muller
vs
Hika

219 cm
26
282 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

200 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
MayheM sportswear

Lion Fightwear
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller wants to clinch
and Hika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Hika catches Muller right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Hika.
Hika lands a head shot.
Muller gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hika gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika is the new heavyweight champion!
Hongi Hika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

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