LH34: Strife vs Blaker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Time has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Time
vs
Berg

173 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Time leaves Berg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berg fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Berg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time works Berg's body with a nice hook.
Time misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berg fails to land the takedown.
Justin Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Berg.

Time gets caught flat footed, as Berg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berg throws a strike but Time rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Berg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Berg works to advance to full mount. Time defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Berg raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Time's face.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Berg breaks from Time's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Time definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Time looks a forlorn figure.
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time is wriggling around trying to escape.
Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
Berg with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Berg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg raining down shots from the mount!
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Berg landing punches.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Berg landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Time throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Time bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Time trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Time tries to stand but Berg is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berg can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.

Berg postures up.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Time looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
Time misses with a double jab

and Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Time's guard.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Time striking off his back but it's not causing Berg any problems.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg works over Time with some ground and pound from guard.
Kristian Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Time preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg is in close to Time's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg works over Time with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg distracts Time with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg pushing down on Time's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Time's hands, connecting with Time's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Time's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Time's temple.
Time taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg is nestled in close to Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Time has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Time is looking to escape.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Berg.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Time is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg is nestled in close to Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg working over Time with some ground and pound. Time looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Time but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Time is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Berg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Time in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Time is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Time that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Time is in a horrible position here. Berg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Time keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berg lands a big elbow.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Time thuds his right hand into Berg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Time misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Time defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berg.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Berg counters with a shoot takedown. Time fights it but they end up in guard.
Time looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
Time is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Time keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Time throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berg postures up in Time's guard and throws a big left but Time blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Time keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Time avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg is working Time over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berg wants to control from the top but Time keeps moving.
Berg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Time's guard.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Time taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Time is trying to stick to Berg's back but Berg is turning into Time. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Time's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berg.
Berg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg postures up.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Berg throwing strikes from guard but Time blocks nicely.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Time's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg throws an elbow that misses. Time uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berg's guard. Nice move by Time!

Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Time's guard.

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!
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berg chips away with some ground and pound.
Justin Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kristian Berg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berg pushing down on Time's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dietrich Von Bern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Von Bern
vs
Lansky

205 cm
19
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dietrich Von Bern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of The Island, George Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Bern gets tackled into the cage by Lansky. Lansky maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lansky throws an elbow but misses.
Von Bern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Lansky.
Lansky lands an elbow inside that Von Bern shrugs off.
Von Bern misses with some punches.
Lansky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
Lansky lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
Von Bern misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Bern avoiding damage as Lansky throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lansky.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
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!
Lansky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Bern tries a body shot but Lansky blocks it.
Von Bern avoids a wild elbow strike from Lansky.
Von Bern has a couple of punches blocked by Lansky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lansky obliges.
Lansky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Dietrich Von Bern has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansky.
Von Bern managing to block the knees to the body from Lansky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Bern lands with a short shot to the head.
Lansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Bern wants to break the clinch but can't.

Von Bern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lansky instigates a clinch.
Lansky lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Bern avoids the elbow strike from Lansky, against the cage.
Lansky lands an elbow inside.
Lansky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Bern avoids the elbow strike from Lansky, against the cage.
Von Bern tries to stall but Lansky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Bern working aggressively here.
Von Bern struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands.
Lansky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Bern is defending well for now.
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Bern swings wildly with an uppercut but Lansky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lansky scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky blocks a body shot from Von Bern.
Lansky prevents a body shot from Von Bern.
Von Bern tries a body shot but Lansky blocks it.
Von Bern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Von Bern softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Von Bern fails to land.
Lansky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Bern scores with a shoulder strike.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Bern tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Von Bern back against the cage.
Von Bern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lansky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lansky blocks an uppercut.
Lansky working Von Bern over with knees to the body.
Von Bern managing to block the knees to the body from Lansky.
Von Bern working aggressively here.
Lansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Bern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansky.
Von Bern really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short uppercut from Von Bern.
Von Bern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Bern swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Bern swings wildly with an uppercut but Lansky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lansky pushes Von Bern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky lands an elbow just above Von Bern 's eye.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Bern takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
Lansky scores with a shot to the side of Von Bern's head.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Bern misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lansky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Bern's brow.

Von Bern manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lansky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lansky lands a really nice looking cross but Von Bern seems unphased.

Lansky forces Von Bern back against the cage and clinches.
Von Bern lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Bern wants to stall.
Lansky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Bern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lansky trying to land knees to the body.
Von Bern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Lansky.
Lansky lands a nice elbow.
Lansky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Bern avoiding damage as Lansky throws knees to the body.
Von Bern throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lansky.
Von Bern swings wildly with an uppercut but Lansky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansky looking to throw knees to the head but Von Bern is blocking nicely.
Von Bern takes an elbow to the temple.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lansky crunches a lovely knee into Von Bern's ribcage.
Von Bern looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansky lands a good knee to the midsection. Von Bern won't want to take too many of those.
Von Bern is breathing heavily.
Von Bern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansky lands an elbow just above Von Bern 's eye.
Von Bern tries a body shot but Lansky blocks it.
Lansky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lansky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dietrich Von Bern's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Von Bern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lansky wants to clinch up but Von Bern keeps it at a distance.
Von Bern misses the shot to the body.
Lansky tries to clinch but Von Bern is having none of it.
Lansky tries to clinch but Von Bern is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lansky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Lansky moves into range and clinches up with Von Bern.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but Von Bern blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lansky.
Lansky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped Von Bern in his tracks for a moment.
Lansky scores a nice knee to the body.
Lansky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Von Bern misses with a body punch.
Von Bern misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansky lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
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!
Lansky scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
Lansky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Bern has a couple of punches blocked by Lansky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky scores a nice knee to the body.
Lansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lansky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lansky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Lansky lands an elbow inside.
Lansky lands a right hand.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lansky lands a nice elbow.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Lansky.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped Von Bern in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansky lands a nice elbow.
Von Bern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lansky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Bern.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped Von Bern in his tracks for a moment.
Von Bern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lansky looking to throw knees to the head but Von Bern is blocking nicely.
Lansky lands an elbow inside that Von Bern shrugs off.
Lansky looking to throw knees to the head but Von Bern is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Bern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Lansky lands an elbow inside that Von Bern shrugs off.
Lansky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Bern takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Bern is trying to force a seperation but Lansky has the dominant position.
Lansky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Von Bern in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lansky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Bern takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Lansky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Lansky.
Lansky lands an elbow inside that Von Bern shrugs off.
Lansky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lansky obliges.
Lansky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Lansky lands an uppercut.
Lansky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lansky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Von Bern's face.
Lansky crunches a lovely knee into Von Bern's ribcage.
Lansky lands with a right to the head.
Lansky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lansky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lansky lands a shot to the body.
Lansky landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Lansky.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Von Bern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Bern misses with the head strike.
Lansky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Bern on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lansky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped Von Bern in his tracks for a moment.
Lansky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Von Bern misses with a body punch.
George Lansky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky blocks a body shot from Von Bern.
Lansky working Von Bern over with knees to the body.
Lansky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Bern's defenses.
Von Bern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lansky lands a damaging elbow.
Von Bern takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lansky.
Lansky scores with a knee to the head.
Lansky lands an elbow inside.
Lansky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Bern backwards.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
Lansky landing knees to the head.
Von Bern doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Bern takes a shot to the head.
Lansky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Von Bern lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lansky trying to land knees to the body.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped Von Bern in his tracks for a moment.
Von Bern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky lands with a light punch inside.
Lansky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lansky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dietrich Von Bern'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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Bern misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansky lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lansky.
A head punch on the inside from Von Bern fails to land.
Lansky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Bern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Lansky is working Von Bern over against the cage.
Lansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lansky drops Von Bern with a big knee straight up the middle! Von Bern is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Von Bern is rocked!
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!

Lansky clinches.
Oh Von Bern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lansky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Bern takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansky working Von Bern over with knees to the body.
Lansky lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Lansky.
Lansky crunches a lovely knee into Von Bern's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lansky crunches a lovely knee into Von Bern's ribcage.
Lansky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lansky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Bern's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lansky.
Lansky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lansky lands a knee to the body.
Lansky working the clinch nicely. Von Bern is working for position but Lansky cracks him with a big knee to the head! Von Bern crumples up against the cage and Lansky lands two more shots before the ref can save Von Bern! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). George Lansky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Bouyer
vs
Dovik

168 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
183 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyce Bouyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Dovik!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Boyce Bouyer has been cut.
Dovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovik.
Bouyer misses with a takedown

and Dovik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bouyer! Dovik lets Bouyer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Bouyer is rocked!

Dovik gets a clinch.
Dovik blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouyer tries to stall but Dovik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dovik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dovik.
Dovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dovik.
Oh Bouyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bouyer has been working on his balance at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dovik.
Dovik lands with a right to the head.

Bouyer manages to pull guard.

Dovik lying in Bouyer's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bouyer decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dovik taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyce Bouyer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wu (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!

Bonaparte
vs
Wu

170 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Wu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wu misses.
Wu misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Wu throws a series of punches but Bonaparte moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Wu manages to avoid it.
Wu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bonaparte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Wu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Wu misses the target.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonaparte leaves Wu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.

Wu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wu prevents Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu postures up and lands a big shot to Bonaparte's brow.
Wu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet but Wu passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet.
Wu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Wu seems content to control.

Bonaparte kicks Wu off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Wu fails with the takedown.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown but Bonaparte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonaparte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonaparte duly obliges.
Bonaparte connects with a looping right hand.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bonaparte to see if he's OK.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
Wu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bonaparte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bonaparte takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bonaparte!
Bonaparte trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonaparte is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bonaparte might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wu wants to control the pace but Bonaparte is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Wu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wu.
Wu misses with a hook.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wu misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wu, as that shot connected.
Napoleon Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonaparte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonaparte wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Wu is just out of range.
Wu lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte tries to bum rush Wu with a series of wild strikes but Wu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Bonaparte sprawls well.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonaparte sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Wu's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte misses with a series of wild punches.
Wu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wu 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.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.

Bonaparte rushes Wu and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonaparte is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Wu controls the action.

Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Wu tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonaparte's waist but Bonaparte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wu off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wu clobbers Bonaparte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonaparte fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu slips under a jab.
Wu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonaparte fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wu moves into full mount!
Bonaparte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Bonaparte is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wu lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bonaparte somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Wu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wu throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Wu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wu.
Wu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Napoleon Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Bonaparte.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Wu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wu misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
Bonaparte moves forwards but Wu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonaparte is looking to wear down Wu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonaparte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wu.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonaparte defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonaparte. That snapped Wu's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Wu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
A jab lands there for Bonaparte.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Wu has his takedown stuffed
and Wu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wu, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonaparte.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from Wu.
Wu tries for a takedown but Bonaparte circles away easily
and Bonaparte counters with a three punch combo that has Wu backing up. Wu nods at Bonaparte to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Wu is rocked!
Bonaparte circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bonaparte wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Deluxe
vs
Hunt

190 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deluxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Deluxe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt slips under a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deluxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Deluxe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Deluxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deluxe takes one to the chin there.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deluxe throws out the jab.
Deluxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deluxe misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a right hand

and Deluxe counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Deluxe manages to pass to side control.

Deluxe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Deluxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deluxe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Deluxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is in trouble now - Deluxe has advanced to mount!
Deluxe is landing with some decent strikes but Hunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Deluxe is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Deluxe extends the arm and Hunt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Oleynik acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Quincy
vs
Oleynik

185 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
209 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy moves in looking to clinch but Oleynik pushes him off.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oleynik paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Quincy closes the distance and clinches.
Quincy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quincy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oleynik blocking some punches.

Oleynik breaks the clinch.
A jab from Oleynik does it's job there.
Oleynik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quincy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quincy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
Quincy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oleynik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
Oleynik is trying to stall.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oleynik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oleynik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Quincy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oleynik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quincy misses with a punch on the inside.
Oleynik pushes off an throws an elbow but Quincy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oleynik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oleynik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Quincy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Quincy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oleynik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oleynik throws an elbow but misses.
Quincy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quincy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy lands a shoulder strike.
Quincy misses with some punches.
Quincy has Oleynik pushed against the cage.
Oleynik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quincy avoids it.
Quincy working aggressively here.

Oleynik breaks the clinch.
Quincy wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.
Oleynik throws out a counter right but Quincy avoids it with no problem.
Oleynik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oleynik misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Quincy clinches up with Oleynik and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Quincy on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Oleynik misses with an elbow over the top.
Oleynik avoids a wild elbow strike from Quincy.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quincy.
Oleynik avoids the elbow strike from Quincy, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Quincy.
Quincy trying to stall but Oleynik improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Quincy.

Oleynik breaks from the clinch.
Quincy slips a straight right by Oleynik.
Quincy doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.
Quincy wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.

Quincy drives through and clinches with Oleynik against the cage.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Quincy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
Quincy can't find room to land a body shot as Oleynik controls the action.
Quincy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quincy as Oleynik tries to tie him up.
Quincy working aggressively here.
Oleynik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oleynik missing with knees to the body.
Oleynik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quincy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Oleynik.
Quincy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Quincy taking a breather.
Oleynik trying to control the position but instead, Quincy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oleynik into the cage.
Oleynik lands a nice uppercut.
Quincy takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quincy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quincy tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oleynik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quincy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
A short uppercut from Oleynik.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
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 Michael Quincy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Oleynik.
Quincy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Oleynik.
It looked like Quincy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oleynik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Oleynik.

Oleynik clinches with his opponent.
Quincy avoids the elbow strike from Oleynik, against the cage.
Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quincy misses with some punches.
Oleynik misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleynik scores with a shoulder strike.
Oleynik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Oleynik leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Oleynik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik pushes Quincy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oleynik lands a body shot.
Quincy working aggressively here.
Michael Quincy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oleynik throws a punch but it's blocked by Quincy.

Oleynik manages to break the clinch.

Oleynik has closed the distance and engaged Quincy in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quincy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oleynik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
Quincy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oleynik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Oleynik.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quincy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quincy misses with a punch on the inside.

Oleynik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Oleynik moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Quincy goes down! Can Oleynik finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleynik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Quincy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oleynik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy working a defensive guard but Oleynik passes into half guard.
Quincy is trying to stand.
Quincy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Oleynik escapes and gets back to his feet.
Quincy doesn't manage to clinch there - Oleynik circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy tries to clinch up.
A cross from Oleynik lands.
Quincy tries to clinch up.

Oleynik pushes Quincy up against the cage in a clinch.
Oleynik working aggressively here.
Quincy blocks the elbow strike.

Oleynik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oleynik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Quincy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quincy tries to work over Oleynik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oleynik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quincy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oleynik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quincy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oleynik misses with a body punch.
Quincy misses with a punch on the inside.
Quincy dodges an elbow strike from Oleynik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quincy as Oleynik tries to tie him up.

Oleynik breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy tries to clinch up.
Quincy slips under a jab.
Oleynik thuds his right hand into Quincy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oleynik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oleynik misses with an uppercut.
Oleynik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quincy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oleynik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quincy under the eye.
Quincy wants to clinch.

Quincy moves into the clinch successfully.
Quincy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oleynik dodges an elbow strike from Quincy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
A shot in the inside from Quincy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Oleynik 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!

Quincy tries to clinch but Oleynik moves out of range.
Quincy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quincy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexey Oleynik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oleynik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quincy tries to clinch but Oleynik moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oleynik takes a swing at Quincy's ribcage but misses.
Quincy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quincy wants to clinch up but Oleynik keeps it at a distance.
Oleynik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oleynik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quincy is looking to clinch but Oleynik is avoiding it.
Quincy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quincy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oleynik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Quincy forces Oleynik back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oleynik has a couple of punches blocked by Quincy.
Quincy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oleynik backwards.
Quincy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oleynik lands with a short shot to the head.
Oleynik is pushing Quincy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oleynik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quincy throws a knee to the head but misses.

Oleynik breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Oleynik coming out on top.
Quincy slips a jab from Oleynik.
Quincy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oleynik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Oleynik gets tackled into the cage by Quincy. Quincy maintains the clinch.
Oleynik scores with a shot to the side of Quincy's head.
Oleynik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quincy blocking some punches.
Oleynik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy lands with a light punch inside.
Quincy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oleynik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oleynik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy.
Quincy misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quincy.
Oleynik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quincy dodges an elbow strike from Oleynik.
Oleynik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oleynik lands a nice uppercut.
Oleynik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quincy lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Oleynik blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quincy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy taking a breather.
Quincy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oleynik controls his hands.
Oleynik swings wildly with an uppercut but Quincy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oleynik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oleynik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quincy backwards.
Oleynik misses with some punches.
Quincy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Oleynik on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oleynik.
Quincy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quincy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oleynik is keeping busy.
Quincy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oleynik trying to control the position but instead, Quincy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oleynik into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oleynik up against the cage.
Quincy throws a head punch that misses.
Oleynik lands a shoulder strike.
Quincy avoiding damage as Oleynik throws knees to the body.
Oleynik struggles to land a body shot inside as Quincy controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Quincy.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
Quincy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quincy tries a body shot but Oleynik blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Oleynik.
Quincy lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Oleynik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quincy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oleynik scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Oleynik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oleynik 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Oleynik!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Bjarnason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Laponov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laponov has chosen Oxxxymiron - Where we don't have as his entrance music. Ragnar Bjarnason had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bjarnason
vs
Laponov

177 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ragnar Bjarnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjarnason is defended easily by Laponov.
Bjarnason moves out of range as Laponov throws a body kick.
Bjarnason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laponov avoids it really well and circles away.
Laponov 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.
Bjarnason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laponov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Bjarnason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laponov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laponov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Laponov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bjarnason to the ground. Laponov is now in Bjarnason's guard.
Laponov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjarnason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjarnason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjarnason keeping moving, preventing Laponov from controlling successfully.
Laponov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laponov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laponov throws a big right hand that misses.
Laponov throwing strikes but missing.
Bjarnason punching from the bottom.
Laponov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laponov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laponov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjarnason keeps working.
Laponov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Laponov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjarnason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjarnason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laponov on the ground.
Laponov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bjarnason is not content to let Laponov control the position.
Bjarnason is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laponov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laponov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laponov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Laponov tries for a kimura but Bjarnason is defending well.

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

Laponov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjarnason, who protects the arm well.

Laponov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjarnason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjarnason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjarnason tries to get out of the position.

Laponov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjarnason is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnason is trying to control Laponov's posture but Laponov avoids it.

Bjarnason throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Laponov has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Bjarnason. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Laponov off and Laponov celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Laponov!
A very excited looking Igor Laponov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Xyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xyd
vs
McDaniels

196 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

186 cm
25
247 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zyd Xyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ozzy McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Xyd.

Xyd lands a left and a right that send McDaniels crashing to the mat, dazed. Xyd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Ozzy McDaniels has been cut.
Nice body kick from Xyd.
Xyd misses with a wild body shot.
McDaniels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xyd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xyd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDaniels's calf.
A shot to the body from McDaniels misses
and Xyd counters with a solid body kick.
McDaniels looks winded!
Xyd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xyd scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDaniels ducks right into an uppercut from Xyd.
Xyd and McDaniels are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Xyd throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking McDaniels into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Xyd knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zyd Xyd!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aTtaaas Lao Liikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Omar Harrak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Harrak
vs
Lao Liikta

189 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao Liikta misses with a takedown attempt
and Harrak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lao Liikta has his takedown stuffed
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lao Liikta shoots for a takedown but Harrak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omar Harrak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aTtaaas Lao Liikta.

Lao Liikta clinches with his opponent.
Lao Liikta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harrak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrak gets underhooks to prevent Lao Liikta's takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Harrak.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harrak is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Harrak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrak gets an underhook and turns Lao Liikta into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Lao Liikta has Harrak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrak is pressed up against the cage. Lao Liikta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harrak down to the mat. Harrak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Liikta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Harrak cracks Lao Liikta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harrak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lao Liikta to stand back up!
Harrak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrak throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lao Liikta colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Harrak as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lao Liikta is left battered and dazed whilst Harrak and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Blaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let It Go. Scott Blaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Strife
vs
Blaker

195 cm
26
255 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Island's Forbidden Fruits
VALOR Clothing - Everything $20

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 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Blaker!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strife scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Scott Blaker has been cut.
Strife lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaker counters with a straight right hand.
Blaker takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Blaker.
Blaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strife.
Strife connects with a right hand. Blaker shakes it off.
Blaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strife misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Blaker counter with a right hand.
Strife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strife.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaker throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Strife throwing a counter right hand but Blaker manages to avoid it.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Blaker misses with a double jab
and Strife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaker moves away from the strike by Strife.
Blaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strife moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaker takes one to the side of the head.

That has opened up Scott Blaker's cut even more.
Blaker misses the jab.
Strife connects with a body shot.
Blaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strife stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on Blaker's shoulder, as Blaker tries to avoid the shot.
Blaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaker throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
As Blaker looks to move away, Strife throws a big counter combo but Blaker just gets out of the way.
Strife 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.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Strife slips a jab and a cross from Blaker.
Strife is looking to counter punch.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Blaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strife slips a straight right by Blaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Strife misses the target.

Strife drops Blaker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blaker looks back up at him and smiles so Strife waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Blaker is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blaker does no damage.
Blaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaker moves out of range as Strife strikes.
Strife cracks Blaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

The cut above Scott Blaker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strife throws a pinpoint strike between Blaker's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Blaker crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Strife scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!