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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lynch
vs
Murray

185 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

185 cm
36
200 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akeel Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lynch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murray quickly recovers to half guard.
Murray is controlling Lynch's trapped leg to prevent Lynch from advancing to side control.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch.
Murray taking some punishment here, with Lynch in his half guard.
Murray regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lynch.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard.

Lynch 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.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Murray tries to pass.

Lynch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throwing strikes but missing.
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray connects with a couple of short punches.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lynch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murray has passed into half guard!

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch trying to control but Murray postures up.

Lynch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to stand but Lynch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Lynch defends it.
Lynch is not content to let Murray control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Murray throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Murray.
We've been told by Lynch's head coaches at CarnEVIL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lynch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynch checks a low kick from Murray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynch misses the target.
Lynch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch scores with a nice strike.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lynch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray feints and then cracks Lynch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynch down.
Lynch throws a big shot that misses.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray throws a leg kick but Lynch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lynch is looking to counter punch.
Murray scores with a kick to the body.
Lynch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
Lynch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lynch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lynch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Lynch sees coming a mile off.
Lynch throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch throws a good cross that connects.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Murray does no damage.

Lynch drives through with a takedown into Murray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch cracks Murray with a solid left hand.
Lynch connects with a couple of short punches.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lynch passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch thows a huge punch but Murray dodges it nicely.
Akeel Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lynch working over Murray with some ground and pound. Murray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lynch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lynch working the head and body with strikes.
Murray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lynch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murray regains full guard. Nicely done.

Murray has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard.

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

Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Murray decides to stand back up. Murray steps back and let's Lynch get back to his feet.
Murray thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
That kick from Murray tenderised Lynch's leg. Lynch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynch checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray throws a leg kick
and Lynch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murray 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.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Akeel Lynch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murray will feel that in the morning.
Murray keeps Lynch at a distance using the push kick.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Lynch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray thuds a left hand into Lynch's body.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray feints and then cracks Lynch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynch down.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Lynch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akeel Lynch's cut.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lynch counters by clinching up.

Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lynch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murray. That did some damage!
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lynch rather than just go for the knockout.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Murray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Lynch's head back.
Lynch lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Murray catches Lynch right on the button with a cross.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynch's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Murray misses
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lynch moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynch at a distance.
Lynch lands a jab to Murray's midsection.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Murray jabs at Lynch's body.
Lynch misses with an uppercut

and Murray counters with a crisp one two that drops Lynch! Murray thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lynch to his feet! Lynch is in big trouble!

Lynch is rocked!
Lynch gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Murray points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lynch wakes up just in time to hear Murray thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray!
As Lee Murray got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Was that one of the worlds best fighters I just beat? Wow!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lefteris Samaras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory comes to the cage accompanied by Brain Scan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bathory
vs
Samaras

186 cm
33
203 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Samaras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samaras with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samaras misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samaras misses with a wild body shot.

Bathory rushes Samaras and presses him up against the cage.

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

Bathory gets a clinch.
Bathory lands with a right to the head.

Samaras breaks from the clinch.
Samaras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Bathory misses
and Samaras counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bathory's knee momentarily.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory tries to clinch up.
Samaras with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samaras misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samaras.
Samaras connects with a nice looking jab.

Bathory moves into range and clinches up with Samaras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samaras's defenses.

It looks like Lefteris Samaras has been cut.
Bathory pushes off an throws an elbow but Samaras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bathory throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bathory is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bathory leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bathory takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Samaras swings wildly with an uppercut but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.

Samaras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samaras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samaras throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory moves in looking to clinch but Samaras pushes him off.
Samaras throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Samaras lands with a shot to the body.
Samaras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samaras looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Samaras throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samaras misses the shot to the body.
Samaras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samaras throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Samaras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Samaras coming out on top.

It looks like Arzlan Bathory has been cut.
Samaras keeps the fight on the outside.
Samaras throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samaras goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samaras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Bathory catches Samaras right on the button with a cross.
Samaras misses with a looping right.
Samaras misses with a left hand
and Bathory counters with an outside leg kick.
Samaras lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samaras misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Samaras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Samaras.
Bathory throws an overhand right that drops Samaras like a sack of potatoes! Bathory dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Xenophobus
vs
Pekka

185 cm
28
173 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

186 cm
34
180 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekka.
Brutaali Pekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pekka blocks a jab.
Xenophobus 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.
Xenophobus slips under a jab from Pekka.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
It seemed like Pekka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pekka slips a straight right by Xenophobus.
Pekka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xenophobus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka throws a big shot that misses.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the body kick from Pekka.
Pekka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Xenophobus as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Pekka.
Pekka connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xenophobus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekka lands a glancing blow to the side of Xenophobus's head.
Xenophobus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekka throws a body punch but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Pekka is looking to land body kicks.
Pekka throws a hook but Xenophobus avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Xenophobus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenophobus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xenophobus looks to land a left hand but Pekka moved out of range nicely.
Pekka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.
Xenophobus misses with a hook. Pekka ducked under it nicely.
Pekka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekka thows a leg kick but Xenophobus checks it
and Xenophobus counters with a straight right hand.
Xenophobus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Pekka.
Xenophobus throws a jab when Pekka was well out of range.
Xenophobus misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Pekka misses its intended target.
Pekka throws the left hand but Xenophobus avoids the punch easily.
Xenophobus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekka.
Xenophobus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus lands a body shot.
Pekka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xenophobus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekka misses with a hook
and Xenophobus counters with a nice body shot.
Xenophobus throws a looping overhand right but Pekka ducks down to avoid it.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut
and Pekka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenophobus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Pekka tenderised Xenophobus's leg. Xenophobus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekka misses with a shot to the body
enabling Xenophobus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekka throws a looping overhand right but Xenophobus ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Xenophobus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xenophobus moves out of range of the body kick from Pekka.
Pekka misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekka moves away.
Xenophobus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pekka on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus throwing a counter right hand but Pekka manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Pekka.
Pekka misses with a body kick.
Xenophobus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Pekka avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Pekka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xenophobus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pekka throws a low kick, looking for Xenophobus's leg but Xenophobus calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus defending well as Pekka loads up on a big left hand.
Pekka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xenophobus misses with a lunging right hand
and Pekka counters with a left to the body.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekka misses with a lunging right hand
and Xenophobus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xenophobus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xenophobus throws the left hand but Pekka avoids the punch easily.
Pekka scores with a jab.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Pekka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xenophobus.
Pekka throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xenophobus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xenophobus moves away from the strike by Pekka.
Pekka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Pekka blocks it.
Pekka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xenophobus sizes up Pekka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pekka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xenophobus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pekka throws the kick towards the body but Xenophobus avoids it.
Pekka connects with a leg kick. Xenophobus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pekka.
Pekka throws a leg kick
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekka throws a right hand that misses
and Xenophobus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenophobus misses the jab.
Pekka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pekka connects with a looping right hand.
Xenophobus misses with a looping right.
Xenophobus misses the jab.
Pekka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekka avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xenophobus throws out the jab.
Pekka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pekka cracks Xenophobus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pekka thuds his right hand into Xenophobus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xenophobus. Pekka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekka misses with an uppercut
and Xenophobus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekka misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekka misses the target.
Pekka misses with a hook.
Pekka swings for the body but Xenophobus moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Pekka moves away and avoids it.
Xenophobus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenophobus.
Pekka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xenophobus is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.
Pekka misses with a body punch
and Pekka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Pekka blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenophobus throws an off balance right hand
and Pekka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekka tries to move into range but Xenophobus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xenophobus counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka throws out a leg kick but Xenophobus moves out of range and Pekka only half commits.
Pekka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brutaali Pekka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Pekka misses with a hook
letting Xenophobus counter with a right hand.
Xenophobus misses with a right hand
and Pekka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pekka lands with an overhand left.
Pekka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut. Pekka saw that one coming.
Xenophobus looks to land a left hand but Pekka moved out of range nicely.
Pekka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xenophobus throws a looping overhand right but Pekka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus misses with a looping right.
Pekka just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekka.
Xenophobus misses with a hook. Pekka ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xenophobus's calf.
Xenophobus moves out of range as Pekka strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pekka.
A big left from Pekka misses.
Pekka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xenophobus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pekka, as that shot connected.
Xenophobus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekka to score with a decent uppercut.

Xenophobus is rocked!
Pekka throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xenophobus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekka misses with a low kick.
Pekka looks to throw the jab but Xenophobus is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka throws a shot to the body.
Pekka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xenophobus scores with a sloppy right hand. Pekka should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekka walks into a left hand.
Pekka throws a hook to the side of Xenophobus's head but Xenophobus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xenophobus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Pekka - just one landing.
Xenophobus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pekka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xenophobus counters with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus tests Pekka's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pekka is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus saw that one coming.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekka.
A big left from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekka doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Pekka moved out of range.
Pekka tests Xenophobus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xenophobus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xenophobus misses with a hook.
Xenophobus lunges at Pekka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekka's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pekka there.
Oh Xenophobus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xenophobus throws a good cross that connects.
Xenophobus seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Xenophobus misses.
Pekka misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenophobus ducks under a wild hook from Pekka.
Xenophobus is looking to counter punch.
Xenophobus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekka.
It looked like Xenophobus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xenophobus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xenophobus throws a looping overhand right but Pekka ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Xenophobus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Pekka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brutaali Pekka.
Well Pekka 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Two Chainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chainz's choice of entrance music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hxD1Cnmn5s. 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 Two Chainz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McRae
vs
Chainz

185 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam McRae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McRae drives through and clinches with Chainz against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chainz.
McRae leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae is pushing Chainz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McRae stalling against the cage.
Chainz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae tries to land knees in the clinch but Chainz avoids the damage to the body.
Chainz lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Chainz.
Chainz lands a right hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz takes a shot to the head.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae leaning against his opponent.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae prevents a body shot from Chainz.
A right hand to the body from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae working aggressively here.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McRae to work.
McRae is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRae throws an elbow that misses.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McRae seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chainz can turn it around.
Chainz misses with a body punch.
Come on McRae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from McRae.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz blocking some punches.
Chainz prevents a body shot from McRae.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Chainz controls the action.
Chainz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chainz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with a knee strike.
Chainz misses with some punches.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chainz misses with some punches.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz blocking some punches.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz pushes McRae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae blocking some punches.
McRae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McRae moves out of range as Chainz strikes.

McRae has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liam McRae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McRae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Come on McRae - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chainz tries a body shot but McRae blocks it.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chainz fails to land.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae has Chainz pushed against the cage.
Chainz lands a hook that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
Chainz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McRae.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
Chainz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRae up against the cage.
McRae tries to stall but Chainz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chainz takes a knee right on the jaw!
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chainz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries a knee to the head but Chainz blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
Chainz lands a right hand.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chainz displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRae up against the cage.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
Chainz misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chainz is keeping busy.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Chainz.
Chainz working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chainz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chainz lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chainz.
Chainz misses with a hook from the clinch.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Chainz avoids it by throwing McRae back against the cage.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Chainz controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McRae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McRae gets a clinch.
Chainz has a couple of punches blocked by McRae.
Chainz leaning against his opponent.
Chainz presses McRae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chainz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chainz lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz is leaning against McRae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McRae is looking to control Chainz's arms but Chainz gets an underhook and turns him. Now McRae has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chainz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but Chainz blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chainz lands an uppercut.
Chainz misses with a punch to the body.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands a left hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Knees to the body from McRae.
McRae misses with some punches.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae wants to stall.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae tries to land a knee to the head but Chainz blocks with his arms.
Chainz avoiding damage as McRae throws knees to the body.
Chainz lands a body punch.
Chainz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chainz lands a nice uppercut.
Chainz swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae working aggressively here.
McRae misses with some punches.
Chainz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from McRae.
McRae blocks a body shot from Chainz.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Chainz controls the action.
McRae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chainz blocks it with crossed arms.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz.
Chainz stalling the fight.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRae throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chainz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McRae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chainz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chainz scores with a hook to the body.
McRae misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
Chainz blocks an uppercut.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chainz misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chainz 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Vitalli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitalli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is i kill cause im hungry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vitalli
vs
Salgado

200 cm
31
270 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

197 cm
32
274 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincenzo Vitalli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitalli counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Salgado 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.
Vitalli digs a good hook to Salgado's body.
Salgado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a big counter head kick but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Vitalli misses.
Salgado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitalli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salgado throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salgado thinking.
Vitalli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salgado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vitalli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vitalli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salgado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitalli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salgado lands with a slapping head kick.
Vitalli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vitalli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Salgado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalli swats away the attempt to clinch by Salgado.
Salgado is looking to clinch but Vitalli is avoiding it.
Salgado misses with a body kick.
Vitalli throwing a counter right hand but Salgado manages to avoid it.
Vitalli keeps the fight on the outside.
Salgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salgado throws out a counter right but Vitalli avoids it with no problem.
Salgado throws a right hand that misses
and Salgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salgado shoots in for a double leg but Vitalli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vitalli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Salgado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vitalli misses with an uppercut. Salgado saw that one coming.
Salgado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vitalli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salgado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salgado shoots in for a takedown but Vitalli shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Vitalli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vincenzo Vitalli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vitalli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salgado throws a poor cross that misses
and Vitalli counters with a thumping low kick.
Salgado jabs Vitalli right on the nose. Vitalli blinks but takes it well.
Vitalli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salgado.
Salgado misses with a hook

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

Salgado is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salgado loses concentration momentarily and Vitalli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Salgado crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Vitalli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincenzo Vitalli!
After winning the bout, Vincenzo Vitalli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytilinaios's entrance music is Sanitarium. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mytilinaios
vs
Hill

185 cm
34
203 lbs
17 - 9 - 2

180 cm
29
208 lbs
17 - 14 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Hellbent

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 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand.
Mytilinaios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Mytilinaios does it's job there.

Mytilinaios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Mytilinaios forces his way into half guard.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios is looking to advance position but Hill has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hill breaks from Mytilinaios's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is desperately trying to improve his position but Hill has a good base and remains in mount.
Hill content just to control the position here.
Mytilinaios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mytilinaios won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Mytilinaios advances to half guard.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Mytilinaios sits in half guard.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away.
Mytilinaios working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hill's thigh. Hill counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.

Mytilinaios is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hill is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hill has escaped and now he's on top!

Mytilinaios looking for a sweep. Not yet Mytilinaios, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is working hard here to advance position.

Mytilinaios throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hill uses it to pass to side control.
Mytilinaios is trying to improve his position.
Hill just content to control the position.
Mytilinaios is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mytilinaios tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mytilinaios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios gets slowly back to his feet.

Mytilinaios has closed the distance and engaged Hill in a clinch.
Mytilinaios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mytilinaios misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill works on Mytilinaios's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mytilinaios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mytilinaios avoids it.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Mytilinaios.
Hill prevents a body shot from Mytilinaios.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot to the body.
Mytilinaios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mytilinaios misses with the head strike.
Hill lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Mytilinaios controls his hands.
Mytilinaios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Mytilinaios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Mytilinaios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mytilinaios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mytilinaios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Mytilinaios.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill is leaning against Mytilinaios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mytilinaios has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Hill tries to work over Mytilinaios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Mytilinaios has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Mytilinaios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytilinaios.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mytilinaios prevents a body shot from Hill.
Mytilinaios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mytilinaios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Mytilinaios.
Hill prevents a body shot from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mytilinaios tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Mytilinaios avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill tries a body shot but Mytilinaios blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hill pushes Mytilinaios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill lands a right hand.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Hill lands a body punch.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mytilinaios.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.

Mytilinaios is rocked!
Hill pushes Mytilinaios against the cage. Hill is working some dirty boxing. Hill pushes off with a quick right hook! Mytilinaios goes down! Mytilinaios tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hill moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Hill!
A relieved looking Jericho Hill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. House of Pain - Jump Around kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Woima Karhu has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hyde
vs
Karhu

179 cm
31
174 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

182 cm
43
175 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tito Hyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hyde is out of range and Karhu settles back down.
Hyde throws a quick counter head kick but Karhu was just out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Hyde checks it.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Hyde counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Hyde's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karhu cracks Hyde with an open hand slap.

Karhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hyde!
Hyde is not content to let Karhu control the position.
Hyde struggling a bit here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyde keeps working.
Hyde is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it.
Hyde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Karhu is working for a kimura but Hyde is defending it quite comfortably.
Hyde is positioning himself well to prevent Karhu advancing to mount.
Karhu is keen to just control but Hyde is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hyde is defending against the submission attempts here by Karhu.
Hyde is trying to stand back up but Karhu is controlling him
Karhu wants to control but Hyde is keeping him busy.
Hyde is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hyde pushes Karhu off looking to stand but Karhu dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karhu is trying to control. Hyde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyde lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karhu will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karhu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hyde sprawls well initially but Karhu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Karhu looks to move away, Hyde throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Karhu gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hyde.
Hyde being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karhu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu looking to pass the guard.
Hyde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hyde slows the pace down in half guard.
Hyde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hyde wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hyde connects with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Hyde is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Karhu throws a front kick aimed at Hyde's knee but Hyde avoids it well.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Hyde's leg. Hyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Karhu takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Hyde lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu slips a jab from Hyde.
Karhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hyde defends well and Karhu ends up having to push Hyde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hyde thinks about countering with a head kick.

Karhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hyde tries to improve position but can't.
Hyde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Karhu wants to take a breather but Hyde is having none of it.
Karhu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hyde is trying to maintain the position but Karhu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Hyde has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Karhu is on him like a limpet, forcing Hyde back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Hyde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
Hyde lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Hyde blocking some punches.
Hyde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Hyde digs a right hand underneath Karhu's ribcage. Karhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the head but Hyde blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Hyde.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Karhu is rocked!
Karhu gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hyde points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Karhu wakes up just in time to hear Hyde thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Hyde!
Tito Hyde is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tito Hyde, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.