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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson has chosen Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Strong
vs
Magnusson

195 cm
26
265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Revolution Clothing

Sin City Allstars

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnusson looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong works Magnusson's body with a nice hook.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strong.
Strong scores with a head kick. Magnusson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong 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 Magnusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnusson feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnusson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Magnusson shrugs it off though.
Strong lands with a slapping head kick.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnusson blocks a leg kick.
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strong avoids the body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magnusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Magnusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong cracks Magnusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong thuds his right hand into Magnusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnusson misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Magnusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Magnusson shoots in.
Strong 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.
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnusson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Magnusson.
Magnusson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strong tries to avoid it but Magnusson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strong to the ground. Strong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong blocks a jab.
Magnusson misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Magnusson misses its intended target.
Jab by Magnusson.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnusson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magnusson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnusson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good work by Magnusson as he checks the leg kick.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong connects with a leg kick. Magnusson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magnusson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magnusson blocks a head kick by Strong.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnusson can do to turn this around?
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magnusson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnusson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.
Strong connects with a jab.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Magnusson moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Magnusson as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magnusson.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Magnusson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Magnusson misses.
Magnusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong cracks the inside of Magnusson's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Magnusson down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magnusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strong has got the better of the exchanges.
Magnusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnusson manages to avoid it.
Magnusson checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong punishes Magnusson's body with a nice straight punch.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Strong.
I was talking to Strong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Strong.
Magnusson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strong misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnusson backwards.
Magnusson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magnusson.
Strong tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.
Strong has had enough of the clinch but Magnusson keeps him there for the moment.
Magnusson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Magnusson stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magnusson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Strong.
Magnusson with a nice cross.
Strong looks to land a body kick but Magnusson moved away.
Strong moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnusson cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Magnusson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson misses the jab.
Strong with a hook.
Magnusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnusson is just out of range.

Magnusson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strong's guard.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnusson chips away with some ground and pound.
Strong wants to stand and escape but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson won't allow Strong to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strong's head.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
Magnusson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong is trying to keep Magnusson in close.
Magnusson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong trying to control the position.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magnusson controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Magnusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnusson, not yet.
Strong wants to get up but he can't break Magnusson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magnusson trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magnus Magnusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Magnusson sees coming a mile off.
Strong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Magnusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking.
Magnusson looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magnusson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnusson throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnusson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magnusson ducks under a wild hook from Strong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Magnusson.
I think Strong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itula Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier has chosen Decisions as his entrance music. Conor Brazier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Maafala
vs
Brazier

190 cm
33
280 lbs
13 - 9 - 2

195 cm
28
265 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

King of Clothes

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 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Itula Maafala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maafala tries to keep at a distance but Brazier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maafala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maafala is trying to drag Brazier to the mat but Brazier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brazier tries to break free but Maafala pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Maafala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maafala has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brazier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maafala is pushing Brazier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maafala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maafala gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala can't find room to land a body shot as Brazier controls the action.
Maafala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brazier prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazier managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maafala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brazier's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maafala.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brazier is defending well for now.
Brazier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brazier managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala struggles to land a body shot inside as Brazier controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maafala throws an elbow but misses.
Brazier is trying to push Maafala away but Maafala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brazier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maafala up against the cage.
Maafala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala lands with a right to the head.
Maafala has Brazier pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maafala.
Maafala being controlled against the cage.
Brazier managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maafala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maafala lands a right hand.
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!
Brazier avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazier trying to control the position but instead, Maafala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brazier into the cage.
Maafala misses with a knee strike.
Maafala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maafala leaning against his opponent.
Maafala being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maafala.
Brazier avoids the elbow strike from Maafala, against the cage.
Maafala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brazier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brazier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brazier looks winded!
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala is leaning against Brazier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maafala.
Maafala stalling against the cage.
Brazier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brazier is trying to stall.
Maafala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maafala misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itula Maafala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A jab lands there for Brazier.
Maafala throws a nice looking combination but Brazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brazier throws a nice outside leg kick.

Maafala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maafala looking for a takedown.
Maafala slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maafala tries to stall but Brazier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Brazier stops a takedown attempt from Maafala.
Brazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Maafala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brazier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala tries to throw a body punch but Brazier avoids it by throwing Maafala back against the cage.
Maafala is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maafala.
Brazier trying to stall but Maafala improves his position.
Maafala throws an elbow that misses.
Brazier avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brazier blocks an elbow strike.
Maafala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maafala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brazier can do to turn this around?
Maafala dodges an elbow strike from Brazier.
Maafala misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier is pressed up against the cage. Maafala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brazier down to the mat. Brazier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brazier misses the target.

Maafala clinches up with Brazier and pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala missing with knees to the body.
Maafala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brazier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brazier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maafala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brazier is defending well for now.
Brazier tries to work over Maafala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brazier as Maafala tries to tie him up.
Maafala can't find room to land a body shot as Brazier controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala tries to work over Brazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maafala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brazier letting Maafala take a breather here.
Maafala working aggressively here.
Maafala can't find room to land a body shot as Brazier controls the action.
Maafala tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brazier avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Brazier fails to land.
Brazier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maafala misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maafala managing to block the knees to the body from Brazier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazier effectively controlling the action here.
Brazier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
Brazier blocking some punches.
Maafala has Brazier pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maafala.
Brazier is trying to stall.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Maafala forces Brazier back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itula Maafala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
That's time! Maafala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maafala moves away.
Brazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Brazier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brazier misses with a looping right.
Brazier throws the left hand but Maafala avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maafala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brazier misses with a body shot.
Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Brazier pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Maafala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brazier throws a leg kick but Maafala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maafala tries to clinch but Brazier moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maafala at a distance.
Maafala tries to clinch but Brazier moves out of range.
Maafala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maafala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brazier up against the cage.
Brazier blocks an elbow strike from Maafala.
Brazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maafala avoids it.
Conor Brazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maafala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brazier takes an elbow to the temple.
Maafala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brazier's efforts to push away.
Maafala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brazier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brazier avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maafala takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazier.
Maafala pushes off an throws an elbow but Brazier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Maafala.
Maafala with a knee to the head.
Brazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maafala lands a hook that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
Brazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brazier tries to break the clinch but Maafala is controlling the position.
Maafala is struggling to control the position.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brazier avoids it.
Itula Maafala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maafala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brazier's brow.
Maafala has Brazier pressed against the cage, preventing Brazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brazier.
Maafala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maafala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maafala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maafala tries a knee to the head but Brazier blocks it.
Brazier misses with some punches.

Brazier manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brazier clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maafala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Conor Brazier's cut even more.
Come on Maafala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Itula Maafala.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maafala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itula Maafala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ruth
vs
Barrera

185 cm
24
213 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrera moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Nice body kick there by Barrera.
Barrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruth should have avoided that one.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Barrera looks to throw a body kick

and Ruth counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruth is working Barrera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth working the ground and pound but Barrera is defending the strikes.
Ruth trying to control the position but Barrera is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ruth 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera parries the strikes from Ruth easily there. Ruth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barrera to escape.
Ruth in side control, throwing shots but Barrera defends.
Barrera is looking for a sweep.
Ruth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruth throws an elbow but Barrera slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barrera is trying to control Ruth's posture but Ruth avoids it.
The strikes coming from Ruth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruth working the ground and pound but Barrera is defending the strikes.
Ruth landing a few strikes.
Barrera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera dodges the ground and pound from Ruth.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruth.
Barrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barrera is not content to let Ruth control the position.
Ruth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barrera is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruth tries to score with some ground and pound. Barrera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruth looking to control but instead Barrera has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Barrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth 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.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Barrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruth throws a strike but Barrera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera managing to control the position.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
Ruth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Barrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Barrera!

Barrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a body kick that stops Ruth in his tracks momentarily.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Ruth cracks a nice hook into Barrera's ribs.
Barrera tries to land a front kick but Ruth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barrera swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ruth finds it's way through Barrera's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruth throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Barrera throws a wild body kick that Ruth sees coming a mile off.
Ruth throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrera.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrera counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera keeps Ruth at a distance using the push kick.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Barrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruth lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Barrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mario Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth lunges at Barrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrera's hand.
Ruth lands a slapping body shot.
Barrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Barrera looks to move away, Ruth throws a big counter combo but Barrera just gets out of the way.
Barrera tries to score with a low kick but Ruth moves his leg out of the way.
Ruth catches Barrera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Barrera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Barrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Barrera's head but Barrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it.
Barrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barrera cracks Ruth with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera misses the shot to the body.
Ruth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrera swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrera.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Barrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barrera jabs Ruth right on the nose. Ruth blinks but takes it well.
Ruth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Ruth.
Barrera tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruth stalks Barrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barrera's face. Barrera staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
It looked like Ruth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrera lands with a nice body punch.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrera defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Barrera 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mario Barrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrera takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth shoots for a takedown but Barrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick there by Barrera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barrera.
Ruth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Barrera counters with a body kick that stops Ruth in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrera scores with a punch to the head.
Ruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrera throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Barrera swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Barrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Barrera moves away and avoids it.
Ruth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrera looks to land a combination but Ruth avoids it well.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Barrera moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrera throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Barrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barrera 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Barrera!

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sea Level Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavano comes to the cage accompanied by Trash Tongue Talker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pavano
vs
Level Cain

182 cm
31
198 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

184 cm
27
196 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Pavano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sea Level Cain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pavano 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 Cain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cain scores with a nice strike.
Pavano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cain eats them both and turns towards Pavano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pavano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Pavano is predictable there
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Micky Pavano has been cut.
Pavano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cain misses with a jab to the body
and Pavano counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavano misses with the combination.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cain throws the left hand but Pavano avoids the punch easily.
Cain's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavano throws a leg kick but Cain moved away.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Pavano lands a jab to the nose.
Cain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Pavano moved out of range nicely.
Pavano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Pavano slips under a jab from Cain.
Pavano throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavano throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Pavano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavano throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
Cain is looking to chop away at Pavano's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Pavano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavano moves out of range of the body kick from Cain.
As Cain looks to move away, Pavano throws a big counter combo but Cain just gets out of the way.
Pavano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain is looking to clinch.
Pavano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cain.
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavano at a distance.
Pavano misses with a body shot.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Pavano's belly button to the back.
Pavano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavano checks a low kick from Cain.
Cain throws a body punch but Pavano moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Pavano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain blocks a head kick by Pavano.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pavano - just one landing.
Pavano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pavano throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavano.
Pavano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavano's head.
No joy there for Pavano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain cracks the inside of Pavano's front leg.
Pavano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pavano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cain tests Pavano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano misses with a body shot.
Pavano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain connects with an inside leg kick.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavano.
Pavano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pavano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavano misses the target.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavano.
Cain moves away from the strike by Pavano.
Pavano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavano ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Pavano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sea Level Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micky Pavano's cut.
That's time! Pavano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pavano throws a leg kick
and Cain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cain thuds his right hand into Pavano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pavano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavano walks into a left hand.
Cain jabs Pavano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pavano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pavano takes a step back to recover.
Cain throws a wild body kick that Pavano sees coming a mile off.
Pavano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Pavano misses the shot to the body.
Sea Level Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws the left hand but Pavano avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pavano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cain, right into the meat.
Pavano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Pavano scores with a three punch combo!
Cain scores with a punch to the head.
Cain blocks a jab.
Pavano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cain's sensitive parts.
Pavano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pavano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavano's head backwards.
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain throws a solid leg kick but Pavano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cain.
It looked like Pavano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cain.
Cain misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavano misses the target.
Pavano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pavano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Pavano.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavano lands with a nice combination. Cain backs away looking to recover.
Pavano feints and then cracks Cain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cain down.
Pavano lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavano throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Pavano jabs Cain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cain staying out of range there.
Good work by Cain as he checks the leg kick.
Donk. Cain catches Pavano right on the button with a cross.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Pavano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain feints and then cracks Pavano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavano down.
Cain lands a nice looking body shot.

Cain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cain has Pavano pushed against the cage.
Cain misses with the head strike.
Cain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Cain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavano controls his hands.
Cain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pavano.
Pavano takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cain.
Pavano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavano is trying to maintain a safe position but Cain gets an underhook and turns Pavano into the cage.
Cain pushes Pavano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cain on the inside.
Cain blocking some punches.
Cain gets through Pavano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pavano tries to stall but Cain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sea Level Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micky Pavano's cut.
That's time! Pavano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Pavano.
Pavano slips under a jab from Cain.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavano.
Pavano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavano misses with a double jab
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Pavano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pavano throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain cracks Pavano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Pavano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain cracks the inside of Pavano's front leg.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavano throws out the jab.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Pavano slips the punch.
Pavano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pavano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pavano throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pavano misses with a hook.
Pavano misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Pavano.
Good standup being displayed there by Cain as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain punishes Pavano's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Pavano is rocked!
Pavano throws a low kick but Cain moves out of range easily.
Pavano throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Pavano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A cross from Cain lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cain. That's going to slow Pavano down.
Pavano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pavano seems to have got his legs back now.

Cain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cain misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cain.
Pavano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavano or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavano throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Cain.
Cain throws a hook but Pavano blocks it.
Pavano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavano misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cain.
Cain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Cain lands.
Cain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pavano throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain defending well as Pavano loads up on a big left hand.
Cain looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano misses with a hook
and Cain counters with an inside leg kick.
Micky Pavano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Cain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Cain.
Pavano scores with a hook.
Cain scores with a jab to the body.
Cain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cain scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pavano avoids the head kick by Cain.
No joy there for Pavano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cain clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sea Level Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sea Level Cain!
A very excited looking Sea Level Cain 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think La Bor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Centuries. Technique has chosen Eye in the sky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

La Bor
vs
Technique

179 cm
27
155 lbs
18 - 9 - 2

179 cm
27
164 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bor catches Technique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Technique shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Bor but La Bor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but Technique breaks away and moves out of range.
Technique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Bor can pounce on him.
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Technique saw that one coming.
La Bor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
La Bor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor misses with a leg kick

and Technique counters with a nice double leg into guard.

La Bor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Technique at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Technique shoots in but no luck this time.
Technique gets cracked there but stands up to it.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
La Bor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Bor throws the left hand but Technique avoids the punch easily.
La Bor wants to land a leg kick but Technique is out of range.
La Bor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La Bor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Technique tries to counter it with a takedown but La Bor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Technique manages to avoid it.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Technique moves away.
As La Bor backs off Technique throws a huge counter combo but La Bor manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
La Bor punishes Technique's body with a nice straight punch.
La Bor throws a push kick but Technique slaps the foot to one side.
La Bor scores with a spinning back 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!
Donk. La Bor catches Technique right on the button with a cross.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Technique.
Technique tries for a takedown but La Bor circles away easily
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
Technique takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor lands with an overhand left.
La Bor throws a low kick but Technique avoids it.
Technique changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
La Bor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Bor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Technique shoots in looking for a takedown. La Bor tries to sprawl out of it but Technique keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Bor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
La Bor scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Technique is defended easily by La Bor.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Technique takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manuel La Bor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Bor swinging wildly here.
Technique tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for La Bor.
Technique fails with the takedown.
La Bor lands an overhand right.
La Bor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Technique shoots in and drives through. La Bor sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor lands a leg kick that knocks Technique off balance momentarily.
Technique walks into a left hand.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Technique moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor scores with a jab. Technique acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Technique darts in looking for a takedown but La Bor gets double underhooks and turns Technique into the cage.
La Bor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor takes a swing at Technique's ribcage but misses.
Technique with the counter takedown but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor is looking to slow Technique down with leg kicks.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Technique shoots in looking for a takedown but La Bor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Technique's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor sizes up Technique with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor lands a jab to Technique's midsection.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Technique darts in looking for a takedown but La Bor gets double underhooks and turns Technique into the cage.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor thuds his shin into the meat of Technique's side.
Technique takes one to the chin there.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Technique can do to turn this around?

Technique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La Bor, pushing him back against the cage.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Technique.
Technique's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Technique jumps guard but La Bor stands there with Technique around his waist. Technique gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Technique pulls guard successfully.
La Bor wants to control from the top but Technique keeps moving.
La Bor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor is pushing down on Technique's leg trying to pass to half guard. Technique is fighting to maintain full guard but La Bor has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Bor is pressing down on Technique's thigh, looking to free his foot. Technique is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, La Bor seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Bor trying to mount his opponent but Technique defends it.
Technique is not content to let La Bor control the position.
La Bor trying to control the pace.
Technique is looking to escape.
Well, if La Bor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Technique looks like he's trying to stand up.

Technique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Technique takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Bor is looking to slow Technique down with leg kicks.
Technique fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and La Bor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by La Bor.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and La Bor duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. La Bor catches Technique right on the button with a cross.
La Bor lands a head kick. Technique smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Technique takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
La Bor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Technique has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor cracks Technique with a good jab.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Technique knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for La Bor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor lands with a hook. Technique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Technique has his takedown stuffed
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Technique takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor lands with a hook. Technique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Technique avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor thows a body kick. Technique tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Technique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Technique sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
Technique is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Technique moves forwards but La Bor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Technique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
Technique changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by La Bor as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Technique walks into a left hand.
A big left from La Bor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Bor lands with a right hand.

La Bor gets a clinch.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor lands a shot to the body.
Technique jumps guard but La Bor stands there with Technique around his waist. Technique gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1-2. La Bor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Bor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range.
La Bor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor clobbers Technique with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Technique feints the counter takedown.
Technique closes this distance looking for a takedown but La Bor circles away.
Manuel La Bor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
Technique tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
Technique tries to clinch
and Technique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Bor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!
Manuel La Bor 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
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wowie comes to the cage accompanied by Dont bogart that joint. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wowie
vs
Walcott

185 cm
25
199 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Perkele!

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Wowie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wowie avoids a kick to the body.

Wowie clinches up against the cage.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wowie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Wowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie lands a nice uppercut.
Wowie tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Wowie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Wowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Walcott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Walcott takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Walcott effectively controlling the action here.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walcott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
A body shot lands from Wowie.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Wowie's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Wowie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott cracks Wowie with a nice body shot.
Walcott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wowie scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
Wowie tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Wowie.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Wowie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
A short body shot lands from Wowie as the two fighters clinch.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Walcott to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wowie.
Wowie is working Walcott over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wowie.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Wowie.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Walcott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wowie or not.
Wowie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wowie misses with some punches.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Wowie has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Wowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wowie misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Wowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Wowie struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
A short left from Wowie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Wowie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott trying to control the position but instead, Wowie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walcott into the cage.
Walcott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Walcott.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Wowie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wowie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wowie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wowie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Wowie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walcott finds it's way round the side to connect with Wowie's head.
Wowie throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott moves forwards but Wowie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Walcott as he connects with a hook.
Wowie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Wowie counters with a right hand to the body.
Wowie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wowie misses with an uppercut.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Walcott.
Walcott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Walcott.
Joe Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wowie misses the shot to the body.
Walcott cracks the inside of Wowie's front leg.
Wowie misses with a right hand
and Walcott counters with an outside leg kick.
Walcott takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
Wowie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie walks into a straight right hand from Walcott.
Wowie missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walcott, right into the meat.
Walcott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Wowie misses.
Wowie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Wowie lands.
Walcott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wowie slips a jab from Walcott.
Wowie moves forwards but Walcott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wowie moves out of range as Walcott throws a body kick.
Wowie tries to counter by clinching up but Walcott breaks away and moves out of range.
Wowie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Walcott misses with a combination
letting Wowie counter with a right hand.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Wowie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wowie closes the distance and clinches.
Wowie gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Wowie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wowie as Walcott tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott pushes Wowie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wowie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wowie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wowie as Walcott tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wowie as Walcott tries to tie him up.
Wowie gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wowie is keeping busy.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Wowie back against the cage.
Wowie tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands.
Walcott is working Wowie over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wowie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Wowie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wowie cracks Walcott with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Wowie.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott digs a right hand into Wowie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wowie's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wowie.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maui Wowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott tries to work over Wowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wowie working aggressively here.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Wowie scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Maui Wowie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Walcott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walcott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wowie's head.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Walcott scores with a kick to the body.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wowie.
Wowie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wowie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wowie scores with a decent looking hook.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wowie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Walcott tenderised Wowie's leg. Wowie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wowie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wowie misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott misses with an attempted mid kick.

Wowie takes the fight into the clinch.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Wowie is leaning against Walcott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Wowie lands a nice uppercut.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Wowie.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Still in the clinch, Wowie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wowie blocking some punches.
Wowie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wowie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott trying to stall but Wowie improves his position.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walcott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
A short uppercut from Wowie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Walcott.
I think Wowie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maui Wowie!
Maui Wowie made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wylde has chosen Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pulkkinen
vs
Wylde

225 cm
22
209 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Wylde down.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Wylde moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde. Wylde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wylde staying out of range there.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wylde throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Wylde checks it.
Wylde throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Wylde moves his leg out of the way.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wylde cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Wylde tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Wylde connects with a jab.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
We've been informed that Wylde has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wylde scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Wylde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wylde throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Wylde's leg but Wylde calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Wylde.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Wylde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wylde throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wylde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wylde throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wylde.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Wylde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wylde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Wylde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wylde blocks the body kick.
Wylde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde works over Pulkkinen's head and body with a nice combination.

Wylde moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.

Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wylde lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Wylde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wylde ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Wylde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Wylde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wylde momentarily.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.

It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Wylde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Wylde's ribs.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Pulkkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylde cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
Wylde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wylde tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Wylde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Wylde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wylde forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Wylde has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Wylde.
Pulkkinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Pulkkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wylde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Wylde lands a jab.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Wylde's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Wylde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wylde lands with a right hand.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde lands a jab.

Pulkkinen is rocked!
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick.
Wylde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Wylde walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Wylde.

Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wylde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen can't break the clinch.
Wylde has Pulkkinen pushed against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to force a seperation but Wylde has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wylde.
Nice body punch from Wylde - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Wylde lands a left hand.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.

Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Wylde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Wylde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A leg kick checked by Wylde.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wylde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Wylde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Wylde instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wylde lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wylde backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Wylde throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Wylde moved away.
And Wylde responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wylde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnar Wylde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wylde 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.
Pulkkinen defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wylde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Wylde tries a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Wylde.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Wylde scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Wylde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Wylde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wylde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Wylde lands a big right hand that sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat! Wylde stays standing though and waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Wylde misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Wylde.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wylde off the cage and back into range.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wylde should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Wylde.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wylde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lump Beefrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lump Beefrock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Beefrock
vs
Tanaka

200 cm
26
300 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beefrock manages to avoid it.
Beefrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Beefrock.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beefrock.
Beefrock throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Beefrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beefrock misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanaka takes a swing at Beefrock's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka lands a head shot.

It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.

Beefrock has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Beefrock is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Beefrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.

Beefrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beefrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beefrock misses with a shot to the body
and Beefrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka stuns Beefrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beefrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beefrock 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 Tanaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tanaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beefrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Beefrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Beefrock.
Beefrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beefrock moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Beefrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefrock prevents a body shot from Tanaka.
Beefrock blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Beefrock blocks an uppercut.
Beefrock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanaka trying to stall but Beefrock improves his position.
Beefrock is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Beefrock controls his hands.
Tanaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Beefrock breaks from the clinch.
Beefrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Beefrock clinches.
A short right from Tanaka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock lands with a light punch inside.
Beefrock blocks a body shot from Tanaka.

Beefrock breaks the clinch.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka tries to clinch up
and Beefrock counters with a body kick that stops Tanaka in his tracks momentarily.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Beefrock scores with a body shot.

Beefrock moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beefrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tanaka can turn it around.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tanaka misses with the head strike.
Beefrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Beefrock.
Tanaka looks winded!

Beefrock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Ken Tanaka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beefrock counters with a leg kick.
Beefrock misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Beefrock
and Tanaka counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka misses the body punch
and Beefrock counters with a thumping low kick.
Beefrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beefrock digs a good body shot into Tanaka's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lump Beefrock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice shot by Beefrock.
Tanaka walks straight into a right hand from Beefrock - that's dropped him! Beefrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tanaka from any more punishment! Tanaka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lump Beefrock!
Lump Beefrock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Aristoteles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sixth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sixth Fist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Aristoteles
vs
Fist

190 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Perkele!
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Aristoteles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sixth Fist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Aristoteles throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aristoteles misses the target.
Fist is looking to chop away at Aristoteles's legs.
Fist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aristoteles takes a step back to recover.
Aristoteles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Fist is predictable there
and Aristoteles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Aristoteles misses.
Aristoteles is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Aristoteles connects with a body shot that sends Fist's belly button to the back.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aristoteles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aristoteles misses with a straight left.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Aristoteles's head but Aristoteles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist slips under a jab from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aristoteles in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aristoteles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aristoteles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aristoteles ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Aristoteles takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aristoteles is able to avoid easily.
Aristoteles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Fist blocks the leg kick.
Aristoteles defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Aristoteles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist punishes Aristoteles's body with a nice straight punch.
Aristoteles tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristoteles moves away.
A big right from Fist misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aristoteles - that will leave a mark!
Aristoteles throws a push kick but Fist slaps the foot to one side.
Aristoteles fakes the leg kick and cracks Fist in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Fist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aristoteles doesn't seem phased though.
Aristoteles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristoteles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Aristoteles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aristoteles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aristoteles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fist. Fist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aristoteles. Aristoteles obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist misses with a leg kick
letting Aristoteles counter with a right hand.
Aristoteles throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Aristoteles shakes him off and moves away.
Aristoteles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Aristoteles.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Aristoteles throws a leg kick but Fist checks it.
A low kick from Fist is predictable there
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristoteles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles scores with a nice head shot.
Aristoteles throws a body kick that misses.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Aristoteles.
Aristoteles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aristoteles lands a nice hook to Fist's body. Fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist lands with a nice body punch.
Fist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aristoteles throws a nice looking combination but Fist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aristoteles misses with a body kick.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fist connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Aristoteles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aristoteles moves away from the strike by Fist.
Aristoteles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist avoids the body shot from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Aristoteles feints and then cracks Fist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fist down.
Aristoteles throws a leg kick
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Aristoteles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Aristoteles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aristoteles stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Aristoteles is out of range.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Aristoteles moved out of range.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Aristoteles avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aristoteles moves away from the strike by Fist.
Aristoteles misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Fist moves into the clinch.
Fist gets through Aristoteles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 The Aristoteles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aristoteles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aristoteles walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Aristoteles looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Aristoteles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist tries to land a front kick but Aristoteles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aristoteles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Aristoteles ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Aristoteles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aristoteles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Aristoteles is winning the standup battle so far.
Aristoteles avoids the body shot from Fist.
Aristoteles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles scores with a shot to the body.
Fist lands with a nice body kick.
Fist checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aristoteles 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 Fist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aristoteles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aristoteles takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristoteles defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aristoteles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aristoteles.
Fist with a nice cross.
Aristoteles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aristoteles's sensitive parts.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aristoteles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fist moves out of range as Aristoteles strikes.
Fist feints a counter leg kick.
Aristoteles ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Aristoteles throws a big counter combination but Fist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aristoteles moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aristoteles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aristoteles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Aristoteles slips under a jab.
Aristoteles is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
Fist checks a leg kick nicely.
Aristoteles tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aristoteles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fist throws a body punch but Aristoteles moves out of range.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristoteles connects with a solid leg kick.
Aristoteles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fist wants to clinch up but Aristoteles keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Aristoteles moves away and avoids it.
Aristoteles scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Aristoteles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Aristoteles.
Jab, jab by Aristoteles - just one landing.
Aristoteles misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fist lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Fist.
Aristoteles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Fist.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fist prevents a body shot from Aristoteles.
Fist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aristoteles.
Aristoteles prevents a body shot from Fist.
Fist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristoteles backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fist scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist is working Aristoteles over against the cage.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Fist pulls guard successfully.
Fist 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.
Fist pulls Aristoteles in to control the position.
Fist keeping full guard, as Aristoteles tries to pass.
Aristoteles wants to control from the top but Fist keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sixth Fist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aristoteles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aristoteles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Aristoteles's head.
Aristoteles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Aristoteles slips the punch.
Aristoteles throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Aristoteles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fist throws a hook but Aristoteles avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist lands a jab to Aristoteles's midsection.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Aristoteles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Aristoteles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aristoteles slips under a jab from Fist.
Aristoteles tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aristoteles. That's going to slow Fist down.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aristoteles in his tracks.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Aristoteles saw that one coming.
Fist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aristoteles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aristoteles can pounce on him.
Fist misses with an uppercut.
Fist throws a leg kick but Aristoteles checks it.
Aristoteles scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Aristoteles's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aristoteles has time to react.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot.

Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Fist working aggressively here.
Aristoteles tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aristoteles's efforts to push away.
Fist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fist scores with a shoulder strike.

Aristoteles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aristoteles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fist is looking to slow Aristoteles down with leg kicks.
Fist is looking to slow Aristoteles down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Aristoteles is predictable there
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles checks a low kick from Fist.
A counter left hand to the body from Aristoteles misses its target.
Aristoteles moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist blocks a head kick by Aristoteles.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Aristoteles throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aristoteles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fist is leaning against Aristoteles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aristoteles is trying to push Fist away but Fist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aristoteles has had enough of the clinch but Fist keeps him there for the moment.
Aristoteles blocks a body shot from Fist.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.

Fist decides to pull guard.
Fist is pulling down on Aristoteles's head to control his posture.

Aristoteles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fist, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist tries to move into range but Aristoteles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristoteles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist is looking to clinch but Aristoteles is avoiding it.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aristoteles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aristoteles wants to slow Fist down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Aristoteles moved out of range nicely.
Fist misses with a body shot
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist cracks Aristoteles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sixth Fist really 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.

Fist lands a nice shot to the body.
Aristoteles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fist throws a low kick but Aristoteles moves out of range easily.
Aristoteles cracks Fist with a good jab.
Aristoteles lands a right hook to the body.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aristoteles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Aristoteles connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Fist finds it's target.
Aristoteles lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Aristoteles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Aristoteles. That snapped Fist's head back.
Aristoteles throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristoteles misses with a hook
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Aristoteles misses with a leg kick
and Aristoteles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Aristoteles swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Aristoteles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aristoteles throws a front kick that sends Fist stumbling back into the cage.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Aristoteles's head but Aristoteles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aristoteles moves away from the strike by Fist.
As Fist backs away, Aristoteles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aristoteles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fist is out of range and Aristoteles settles back down.
Fist wants to slow Aristoteles down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aristoteles is looking to land body kicks.
Aristoteles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aristoteles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles throws a shot 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!
Aristoteles moves out of range as Fist strikes.
Aristoteles connects with the punch.
Fist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aristoteles lands a jab.
Fist throws a chopping leg kick but Aristoteles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aristoteles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aristoteles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fist.
Aristoteles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fist.
Aristoteles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aristoteles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Fist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aristoteles blocks it well.
Good exchange - Aristoteles coming out on top.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aristoteles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fist.
Fist wants to clinch up but Aristoteles keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Aristoteles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Aristoteles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aristoteles misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Aristoteles lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aristoteles momentarily.
Fist takes a swing at Aristoteles's ribcage but misses.
Aristoteles throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Aristoteles misses with a looping right.
Aristoteles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Aristoteles ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot.
Aristoteles looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Aristoteles. That snapped Fist's head back.

Fist has Aristoteles up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristoteles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aristoteles is trying to force a seperation but Fist has the dominant position.
Aristoteles lands with a short shot to the head.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Aristoteles controls the action.
Fist lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fist keeps control of Aristoteles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aristoteles gets through Fist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Aristoteles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aristoteles swats away the attempt to clinch by Fist.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Aristoteles had his way with Sixth Fist in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fist is looking to land body kicks.
Aristoteles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aristoteles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aristoteles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fist. Aristoteles shrugs it off though.
Aristoteles scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
Aristoteles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
Aristoteles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aristoteles misses with a hook.
Aristoteles ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Aristoteles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fist's calf.
Fist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aristoteles's calf.
Fist thuds a left hand into Aristoteles's body.
Aristoteles throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Aristoteles seems unphased.
Aristoteles scores with a kick to the body.
Aristoteles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Fist - just one landing.
Aristoteles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aristoteles takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aristoteles.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aristoteles misses with a wild body shot.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aristoteles.
Fist misses with a straight right.
And Aristoteles counters with a quick kick to the body but Fist blocks it.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aristoteles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aristoteles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aristoteles 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist lands with a hook. Aristoteles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aristoteles.
Fist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist 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.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aristoteles.

Fist instigates a clinch.
Fist prevents a body shot from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles blocking some punches.

Aristoteles breaks from the clinch.
Aristoteles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aristoteles misses with a low kick.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Fist has closed the distance and engaged Aristoteles in a clinch.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aristoteles's elbow.
Fist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fist lands with a light punch inside.
Fist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Aristoteles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aristoteles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aristoteles keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aristoteles keeps the fight on the outside.
Fist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aristoteles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aristoteles scores with a leg kick.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aristoteles.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Aristoteles counters with a solid body kick.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Aristoteles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
A head kick misses from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles moves away from the strike by Fist.
Fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fist throws a wild body kick that Aristoteles sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fist. That's going to slow Aristoteles down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fist.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aristoteles.
Fist takes a swing at Aristoteles's ribcage but misses.
Aristoteles misses with an uppercut.
Fist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aristoteles.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Aristoteles is just out of range.

Fist closes the distance and clinches.
Aristoteles struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Fist misses with a body punch.
Fist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aristoteles fails to land.
Fist blocks the elbow strike.
Aristoteles has had enough of the clinch but Fist keeps him there for the moment.
Aristoteles tries to break the clinch but Fist is controlling the position.

Fist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sixth Fist.
I think Fist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sixth Fist!
Sixth Fist is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Sixth Fist made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgillicutty has chosen Sinéad O'connor - The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Conrad Mcgillicutty acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Shevchenko
vs
Mcgillicutty

190 cm
27
265 lbs
21 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Sully's Bar & Grill

Bullet Proof System
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conrad Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shevchenko.

It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgillicutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Mcgillicutty misses with a left hand

and Shevchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Mcgillicutty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shevchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shevchenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shevchenko taking a breather here.
Shevchenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcgillicutty dodges the ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko is putting a hurting on Mcgillicutty here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty is defending the strikes.
Shevchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big right hand but Mcgillicutty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Shevchenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Shevchenko crashes against the mat.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain half guard here but Shevchenko keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgillicutty taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big right hand but Mcgillicutty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.
Shevchenko working away.

Shevchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shevchenko happy to just control the position for now.
Shevchenko lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shevchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Shevchenko scoring with punches from side control.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with a big elbow.
Mcgillicutty takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shevchenko scores with punches from side control.
Shevchenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but Mcgillicutty is defending the strikes.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shevchenko lands some shots froms side control.
Mcgillicutty avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shevchenko.
Shevchenko lands some shots froms side control.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mcgillicutty to see if he's OK.
Shevchenko cracks Mcgillicutty with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcgillicutty defending against the ground and pound.

Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Check out the look on Shevchenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taras Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko'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.

A big left from Mcgillicutty misses.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Mcgillicutty avoids it well and moves away.

Shevchenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgillicutty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shevchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko throws a big right hand that misses.

Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shevchenko defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
Shevchenko advances to half guard.
Shevchenko drops an elbow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Shevchenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Mcgillicutty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgillicutty has wrist control.
Shevchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcgillicutty is looking to stand up but Shevchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcgillicutty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shevchenko landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shevchenko stands up over Mcgillicutty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shevchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shevchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shevchenko trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Shevchenko trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Shevchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgillicutty can do to turn this around?
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Shevchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgillicutty has hold of Shevchenko's hands but Shevchenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcgillicutty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shevchenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shevchenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Mcgillicutty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shevchenko dominating with strikes here.

Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Shevchenko! Mcgillicutty is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!
Conrad Mcgillicutty was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn fat midgets. '.

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