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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Coker
vs
Smoochie Wallace

165 cm
30
141 lbs
22 - 10 - 2

165 cm
31
148 lbs
27 - 23 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smoochie Wallace moves into the clinch.
Coker tries to break free but Smoochie Wallace pushes him back against the cage.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Coker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smoochie Wallace fails to land.
Coker wants a takedown but no success here.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace prevents a body shot from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Coker lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Coker.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoochie Wallace's elbow.

Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace checks a low kick from Coker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coker misses with a looping left.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smoochie Wallace just manages to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Smoochie Wallace clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the cage.
Coker tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.

Coker breaks from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Coker misses with a body kick.

Smoochie Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace is working Coker over against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to work over Coker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body punch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.

Coker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smoochie Wallace clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smoochie Wallace covering up well under a series of strikes from Coker.
Smoochie Wallace staying busy and making it hard for Coker to control.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stand back up.
Coker is punishing Smoochie Wallace with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker controlling well, preventing Smoochie Wallace from escaping the position.
Coker controls the position.
Coker controlling well, preventing Smoochie Wallace from escaping the position.
Coker controls the action.
Coker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smoochie Wallace is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Coker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Even with his hooks in, Coker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Coker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smoochie Wallace manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Coker is now in side control.
Coker wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Coker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace is letting Coker control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Coker throws a low kick but Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smoochie Wallace in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.

Smoochie Wallace has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coker.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoochie Wallace can do to turn this around?
Coker tries to circle away but Smoochie Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Coker.
Coker lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Smoochie Wallace controls the action.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.

Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace wants to clinch.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smoochie Wallace just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Smoochie Wallace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker scores with a punch to the head.

Smoochie Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Coker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smoochie Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Coker with a nice body shot.
Coker is trying to break free.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.

Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.

Smoochie Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Smoochie Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coker pushes off an throws an elbow but Smoochie Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coker is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoochie Wallace has double underhooks.
Coker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smoochie Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
Coker swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Coker blocks it.

Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smoochie Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Smoochie Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Smoochie Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smoochie Wallace's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coker fails to land.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coker has a couple of punches blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Coker lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoochie Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker lands with a right to the head.

Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Coker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is looking to score with low kicks.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Coker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to clinch.

Coker gets tackled into the cage by Smoochie Wallace. Smoochie Wallace maintains the clinch.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smoochie Wallace after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Smoochie Wallace.
Coker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace is defending well.
Coker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Smoochie Wallace controls the action.
Smoochie Wallace lands a right hand.
Coker looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Coker takes a swing at Smoochie Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.

Smoochie Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coker blocks an uppercut.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smoochie Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.

Coker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smoochie Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smoochie Wallace tries to escape but Coker is in control.
Smoochie Wallace parries the strikes from Coker easily there. Coker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smoochie Wallace to escape.
The strikes coming from Coker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to control Coker's posture but Coker avoids it.
Coker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smoochie Wallace!
Coker thowing shots but they're missing.
Coker wants to control the pace but Smoochie Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Coker throws some wild stikes that Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries to control but Smoochie Wallace wriggling away.
Smoochie Wallace tries to lock up and control but Coker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Coker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Coker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smoochie Wallace holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coker content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coker throws a strike there. Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Coker controlling the action here.
Akeen Coker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coker is looking to take a break and control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coker not doing much here.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coker throws a hook to the side of Smoochie Wallace's head but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Smoochie Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Coker. Those never looked like landing.

Smoochie Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
During a confident post fight interview, Akeen Coker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Charon - Sorrow Song. Yabaisama has chosen Liquid Swords as his entrance music. 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?

Falcao
vs
Yabaisama

163 cm
32
141 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

163 cm
29
145 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

Bullet Proof System
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Yabaisama blocks the leg kick.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcao dips to his left and cracks Yabaisama with an uppercut!
Falcao takes a swing at Yabaisama's ribcage but misses.
Falcao 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.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Yabaisama.
Falcao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcao scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yabaisama.
Yabaisama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yabaisama misses with a straight right.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
Falcao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao throws a low kick, looking for Yabaisama's leg but Yabaisama calmly moves out of range.
Falcao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama throws a solid leg kick but Falcao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yabaisama.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Yabaisama.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Yabaisama's knee but Yabaisama avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yabaisama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Yabaisama's knee but Yabaisama avoids it well.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yabaisama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcao slips a jab from Yabaisama.
Falcao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Yabaisama.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yabaisama.
Nice shot by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yabaisama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yabaisama misses with a body kick.
Falcao tries to score with a low kick but Yabaisama moves his leg out of the way.
Falcao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama cracks Falcao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao slips a jab from Yabaisama.
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!
Yabaisama avoids a kick to the body.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yabaisama's head.
Falcao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yabaisama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao avoids the head kick by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Falcao is predictable there
and Yabaisama counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao blocks the body kick.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot.
Falcao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Yabaisama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yabaisama dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Falcao takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao blocks a jab.
Yabaisama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Yabaisama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Yabaisama as he checks the leg kick.
Falcao throws out a leg kick but Yabaisama moves out of range and Falcao only half commits.
Yabaisama looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Yabaisama throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Yabaisama.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falcao 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.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Falcao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao wants to land a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yabaisama manages to circle out of the way.
Yabaisama lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Falcao.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick as Falcao jumps back.
Yabaisama throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Yabaisama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut
and Falcao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yabaisama lands with a hook. Falcao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Yabaisama.
Falcao closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Yabaisama tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round.
That's time! Falcao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Falcao blocks a head kick by Yabaisama.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama scores with a head kick. Falcao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yabaisama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao tries to land a leg kick but Yabaisama saw it coming and moves away.
Yabaisama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Some wild striking there from Falcao.
Yabaisama throws an off balance right hand

and Falcao moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yabaisama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcao. Yabaisama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao throws a solid leg kick but Yabaisama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falcao.
Yabaisama tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.
Falcao cracks Yabaisama with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao lunges at Yabaisama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yabaisama's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama staying out of range there.
It seemed like Yabaisama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yabaisama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
Yabaisama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yabaisama. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Yabaisama swinging wildly here.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yabaisama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao blocks the body kick.
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yabaisama counters with a nice uppercut.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Yabaisama blocks the leg kick.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yabaisama's hands.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Yabaisama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yabaisama. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao tries to counter by clinching up but Yabaisama breaks away and moves out of range.
Yabaisama swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcao, as that shot connected.
Falcao slips a straight right by Yabaisama.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
A jab from Falcao misses.
It seemed like Yabaisama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yabaisama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yabaisama throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yabaisama.
Falcao lands a really nice looking cross but Yabaisama seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Yabaisama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yabaisama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcao needs to keep his hands up - Yabaisama had a free shot at his head there.
Falcao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yabaisama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falcao is able to avoid easily.
Falcao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falcao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Yabaisama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao lunges at Yabaisama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yabaisama's hand.
Yabaisama tries to move into range but Falcao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcao tries to clinch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao scores with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yabaisama - the referee stops the clock and Falcao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yabaisama. Falcao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yabaisama just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yabaisama throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcao counters with a low kick, right behind Yabaisama 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yabaisama throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Falcao misses.
Yabaisama misses with the combination.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yabaisama.
Falcao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yabaisama. Yabaisama obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao backing away here, and Yabaisama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yabaisama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Falcao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yabaisama doesn't seem phased though.
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 Diego Falcao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Yabaisama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabaisama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falcao lands with a slapping head kick.
Falcao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yabaisama punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yabaisama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yabaisama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yabaisama connects with a nice looking jab.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Yabaisama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yabaisama.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Yabaisama pushes him off.
Yabaisama avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Falcao tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Yabaisama misses.
Falcao scores with a head kick.
Yabaisama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama tries to land a body kick
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Yabaisama ducks right into an uppercut from Falcao.
Yabaisama scoring well with a low kick there.
Yabaisama cracks Falcao with an open hand slap.
Yabaisama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yabaisama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Yabaisama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yabaisama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcao's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcao thumps Yabaisama with a low kick.
Yabaisama slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcao.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Falcao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Falcao lands a glancing blow to the side of Yabaisama's head.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yabaisama.
Falcao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yabaisama throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
Falcao cracks Yabaisama with a good jab.
Yabaisama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Yabaisama blocks a low kick nicely.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Yabaisama 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 three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
A big left from Yabaisama misses.
Falcao lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Yabaisama's legs.
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao 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.
The fighters circling - Yabaisama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcao walks into a straight right hand from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falcao moves out of range as Yabaisama throws a body kick.
Falcao misses with a jab to the body
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Yabaisama blocks the leg kick.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama tried to score with a low kick but Falcao checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Falcao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabaisama is just out of range.
Yabaisama slips a jab from Falcao.
Yabaisama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yabaisama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcao on the side of the head.
Yabaisama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot.
Yabaisama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Yabaisama throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Falcao wants to land a leg kick but Yabaisama is out of range.
Yabaisama throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yabaisama throws out the jab.

Falcao clinches up against the cage.
Falcao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falcao letting Yabaisama take a breather here.

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 Diego Falcao.
I think Falcao 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Falcao!
In his post fight interview, Diego Falcao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Son. 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.

Anders
vs
Tyraanicao

175 cm
39
153 lbs
36 - 25 - 2

175 cm
27
156 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders lands with a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Anders throws a chopping leg kick but Tyraanicao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anders takes one on the button.
Anders looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao closes the distance but Anders moves to the side
and Anders counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anders misses the body punch
and Tyraanicao counters with a big head kick but Anders shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Tyraanicao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyraanicao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anders walks into a straight right hand from Tyraanicao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders throws a right and a left that Tyraanicao avoids nicely.
Anders scores with a body shot.
Tyraanicao tries to move into range but Anders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Anders checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyraanicao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyraanicao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Anders misses the body punch
and Tyraanicao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders is looking to wear down Tyraanicao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Tyraanicao moves into the clinch.
A short right from Anders.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.

Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders slips under a jab.

Tyraanicao has closed the distance and engaged Anders in a clinch.
Tyraanicao working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tyraanicao manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tyraanicao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anders escapes and throws Tyraanicao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
Anders working the ground and pound but Tyraanicao is defending the strikes.
Tyraanicao regains half guard.

Tyraanicao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyraanicao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anders showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Tyraanicao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders sitting in guard here, content to control.

Tyraanicao has an active guard here but Anders has managed to pass into half guard.
Anders is looking to advance position but Tyraanicao won't allow it.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyraanicao keeps working.
Tyraanicao is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyraanicao avoid being mounted?
Anders is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anders trying to control from half guard but Tyraanicao is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyraanicao regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tyraanicao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anders is looking to stand up but Tyraanicao won't let him.
Anders controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anders stopping the sweep attempt from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tyraanicao wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.

Tyraanicao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anders has picked Tyraanicao up and slammed him! Tyraanicao can't keep hold of the triangle and Anders manages to pass to side control!
Tyraanicao sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bostar Tyraanicao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anders looks to land a combination. Tyraanicao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Anders.
Anders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyraanicao throws a solid leg kick but Anders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyraanicao.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Tyraanicao throws an off balance right hand
and Tyraanicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyraanicao connects with the punch.
Anders moves away from the strike by Tyraanicao.
As Tyraanicao backs away, Anders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders lands with a nice combination. Tyraanicao backs away looking to recover.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyraanicao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyraanicao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anders checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Anders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyraanicao moves in looking to clinch but Anders pushes him off.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Anders.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyraanicao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Anders stuns Tyraanicao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyraanicao is looking to chop away at Anders's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Anders.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyraanicao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Anders misses.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao throws a nice head kick!
Jab, jab by Anders - just one landing.
Tyraanicao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Anders tenderised Tyraanicao's leg. Tyraanicao is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Anders off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Anders.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anders swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Tyraanicao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Tyraanicao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Tyraanicao tenderised Anders's leg. Anders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Anders as he checks the leg kick.
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a hook.
Anders jabs Tyraanicao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
Anders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders misses with a body punch
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anders connects with a right hand. Tyraanicao shakes it off.
Tyraanicao connects with a body shot.
Tyraanicao motions for Anders to come forward. Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao throws a chopping leg kick but Anders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyraanicao lands a front kick.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anders.
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 Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Anders defending well as Tyraanicao loads up on a big left hand.
Tyraanicao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anders scores with a jab to the head.
Anders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.

Anders clinches up with Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage.

Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anders takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao thumps Anders with a low kick.
Anders throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tyraanicao wants to counter the offense by Anders and move into the clinch position.
Anders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders digs a good body shot into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Tyraanicao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but Anders is having none of it.
Anders throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick which misses Anders's front leg but catches the back leg as Anders tries to avoid it.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Anders.
Anders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anders moves away from the strike by Tyraanicao.
And Anders counters with a quick kick to the body but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anders scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Anders's ribcage but misses.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Tyraanicao wants to counter the offense by Anders and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Anders works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyraanicao slips under a jab from Anders.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.
Anders misses with a kick to the body.
Tyraanicao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Tyraanicao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyraanicao cracks Anders with a good jab.
Anders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick that misses.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyraanicao misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anders. That did some damage!
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
A little jabbing left from Tyraanicao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyraanicao connects with a single shot there.
Anders is looking to land body kicks.
Tyraanicao thows a leg kick but Anders checks it
and Anders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Anders blocks a leg kick.
Anders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
Anders sets himself, and Tyraanicao steps forward looking for the clinch! Anders avoids it this time.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyraanicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tyraanicao 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Anders misses.
Tyraanicao delivers a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao sizes up Anders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyraanicao moves away.
Anders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyraanicao on the side of the head.
Tyraanicao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.

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 Ingemar Anders.
I think Anders 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A very excited looking Ingemar Anders 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.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray 's entrance music is Dead man walking. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murray
vs
Fortune

180 cm
27
166 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

170 cm
29
160 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortune, right into the meat.
Fortune throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Fortune thuds a left hand into Murray 's body.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortune.
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Fortune is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Fortune misses.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray takes one on the button.

Fortune has managed to clinch.
Fortune is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Murray .
A short uppercut from Murray .
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortune finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray 's head.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominic Fortune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune misses with a hook
and Fortune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fortune pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.

Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortune counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fortune misses with a body kick.
Fortune throws a front kick aimed at Murray 's knee but Murray avoids it well.
Fortune misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Fortune moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Fortune throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Fortune lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fortune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a leg kick that knocks Fortune off balance momentarily.

Fortune darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Fortune misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Murray .
Fortune lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortune lands a right hand.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Murray tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray .
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortune throws a body kick that misses.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortune moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Fortune missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Fortune.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Fortune darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortune takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Fortune.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Fortune misses the jab.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Fortune cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murray misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Murray is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortune throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominic Fortune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Murray .
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Fortune misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Fortune misses
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Fortune 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Murray .
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune punishes Murray 's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Fortune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fortune throws a leg kick that misses.
Fortune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murray back to the cage. Fortune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Fortune darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominic Fortune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray .
Fortune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortune.

Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murray .
Fortune misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Fortune.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murray 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 Fortune has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortune and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fortune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortune throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Fortune stalks Murray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murray 's face. Murray staggers backwards, shaken.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortune. Fortune obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortune throws a head kick that misses
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Murray misses.
Fortune swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Fortune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Murray .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Murray throws a jab when Fortune was well out of range.
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortune on the side of the head.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray .
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
Fortune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortune throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortune tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fortune does no damage.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune keeps Murray at a distance using the push kick.
Fortune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Fortune.
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortune walks into a stiff left hand from Murray .
Fortune works over Murray 's head and body with a nice combination.
Murray blocks a head kick by Fortune.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fortune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Fortune misses
and Murray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortune works Murray 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortune misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortune.
Fortune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortune misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray slips a jab from Fortune.
Murray throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortune connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortune lands with a shot to the body.
Fortune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a body punch but Fortune moves out of range.
Fortune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fortune scores with a jab. Murray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Fortune is looking for the big counter here.
Fortune drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Fortune's shoulder, as Fortune tries to avoid the shot.
Fortune looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fortune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fortune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortune was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Fortune feints and then cracks Murray 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Fortune loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Chad Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murray thuds his right hand into Fortune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Murray .
The fighters circling - Fortune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Murray misses with a hook. Fortune ducked under it nicely.
Fortune lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortune lands a high kick!
Fortune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Fortune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Fortune drops Murray with a beautiful combination! Murray stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fortune is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Fortune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray .
Nice cross by Fortune.

Fortune rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Murray .
Fortune wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.

Murray breaks from the clinch.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Dominic Fortune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominic Fortune.
Well Fortune 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Fortune!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Kermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Afrikanerhart. Bismarck De Jager could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Constantine Kermit's chin.

De Jager
vs
Kermit

189 cm
29
210 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

192 cm
30
220 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Constantine Kermit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermit lands a nice shot that snaps De Jager's head back.

It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
De Jager scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kermit in his tracks.
De Jager throws the left hand but Kermit avoids the punch easily.
Kermit misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Kermit misses its intended target.
Kermit connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as De Jager checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kermit missing with a left hand there. De Jager was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantine Kermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit thumps De Jager with a low kick.
De Jager throws a poor cross that misses
and Kermit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kermit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Jager.
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!
Kermit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Jager.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager staying out of range there.
Kermit throws a push kick but De Jager slaps the foot to one side.
Kermit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Kermit lands.
Kermit scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kermit.
De Jager chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermit can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kermit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Jager throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Jager scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jager throws a low kick but Kermit avoids it.
Kermit thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermit throws an off balance right hand
and De Jager counters with a thumping low kick.
De Jager scores with a hook.
De Jager checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Jager lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kermit tries to work over De Jager's front leg with a kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Constantine Kermit has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Jager crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kermit - the referee stops the clock and De Jager gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kermit. De Jager manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Jager fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kermit tried to score with a low kick but De Jager checks it.
De Jager connects with a body shot.
De Jager throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kermit's waist but Kermit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Jager off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Jager is looking to slow Kermit down with leg kicks.
Kermit looks to score with a jab to the body but De Jager is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Jager on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kermit 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.
De Jager scores with a one two! Kermit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kermit misses with a hook.
De Jager looks to score with a jab to the body but Kermit is just out of range.
Kermit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Jager.
Kermit misses with a double jab
and De Jager counters with a stiff right hand.
Kermit misses with a leg kick
and De Jager counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kermit scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kermit throws a leg kick that is checked

and De Jager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kermit's guard.
Kermit looking to control.
We've been hearing that De Jager has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Jager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kermit has his hands on De Jager's head, controlling the position.
De Jager tries to free his leg and advance position but Kermit is retaining full guard.
De Jager throws a big right hand that misses.
Kermit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jager postures up and lands a big shot to Kermit's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

De Jager swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kermit throws a leg kick which misses De Jager's front leg but catches the back leg as De Jager tries to avoid it.
De Jager takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kermit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kermit throws a poor cross that misses

and De Jager counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Kermit!
De Jager prevents Kermit from improving his position.
De Jager landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Jager prevents Kermit from improving his position.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Kermit is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager is thwarting Kermit's attempts to control the position.
De Jager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kermit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kermit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Kermit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kermit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kermit gets full guard.
Kermit keeping moving, preventing De Jager from controlling successfully.
De Jager 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.
De Jager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermit swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kermit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Jager counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Kermit misses.
De Jager misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kermit slips a straight right by De Jager.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager ducks under a wild hook from Kermit.
Kermit looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kermit throws a shot to the body.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Kermit.

Bismarck De Jager's cut is getting worse.
De Jager uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Jager misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kermit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Kermit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jager slips a jab from Kermit.
De Jager works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jager moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Jager slips under a jab from Kermit.
De Jager fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Constantine Kermit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jager throws a head kick that half lands.
De Jager fails to land the takedown.
De Jager misses with a wild body shot.
De Jager connects with a leg kick. Kermit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Jager tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Constantine Kermit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Kermit scores with a jab. De Jager acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from De Jager tenderised Kermit's leg. Kermit is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Jager scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Jager takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Jager misses with a left hand

and Kermit counters with a nice right hand that sends De Jager toppling to the canvas! De Jager scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kermit finish him?!

De Jager is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kermit! De Jager is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine Kermit!
Constantine Kermit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Sori. 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.

Nilkki
vs
Vovchanchyn

154 cm
35
145 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

171 cm
36
146 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Perkele!

Hellbent
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borislav Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
As Nilkki backs off Vovchanchyn throws a huge counter combo but Nilkki manages to avoid it all.
Vovchanchyn throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Nilkki rushes Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Vovchanchyn shrugs off.

It looks like Borislav Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
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!
Vovchanchyn taking a breather.

Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Nilkki tries to counter by clinching up but Vovchanchyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Nilkki pushes Vovchanchyn away with a front kick.
Nilkki digs a good hook to Vovchanchyn's body.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a nice body kick.
Nilkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nilkki misses.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vovchanchyn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki cracks Vovchanchyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilkki to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Nilkki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Vovchanchyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Vovchanchyn.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
It appears Nilkki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.

Nilkki clinches up with Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a left hand.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Vovchanchyn wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vovchanchyn's brow.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vovchanchyn tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.
Vovchanchyn pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.

Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borislav Vovchanchyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nilkki defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vovchanchyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vovchanchyn tried to score with a low kick but Nilkki checks it.
Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilkki tests Vovchanchyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki staying out of range there.
Nilkki tries to counter by clinching up but Vovchanchyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the chin there.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki tries to bum rush Vovchanchyn with a series of wild strikes but Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Nilkki backs off Vovchanchyn throws a huge counter combo but Nilkki manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Nilkki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem phased though.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Vovchanchyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Nilkki moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn throws a counter combo.
Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Nilkki misses with a combination
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vovchanchyn looks for a takedown but Nilkki sprawls well.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
It looked like Nilkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Nilkki cracks the inside of Vovchanchyn's front leg.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilkki momentarily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Nilkki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vovchanchyn has a takedown stuffed.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki looks to land a combination but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilkki misses with a jab to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Nilkki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn feints a jab promting Nilkki to slip. Vovchanchyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilkki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vovchanchyn manages to circle out of the way.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!
Vovchanchyn lands with a hook. Nilkki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vovchanchyn under the eye.
Nilkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Nilkki moves out of range easily.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nilkki throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Borislav Vovchanchyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilkki counters with a low kick, right behind Vovchanchyn 's knee.

Nilkki pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki working Vovchanchyn over with knees to the body.

Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki is looking to land body kicks.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki lands a head kick. Vovchanchyn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Crunch! Nilkki slams his shin into Vovchanchyn's torso.
Vovchanchyn ducks right into an uppercut from Nilkki.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nilkki lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Vovchanchyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Nilkki misses.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nilkki staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Nilkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki lands a two punch combo.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Nilkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Nilkki instigates a clinch.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nilkki as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki cracks Vovchanchyn with a nice body shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vovchanchyn or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
A knee to the head by Nilkki.

Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Nilkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilkki lands a big right hand that drops Vovchanchyn! The killer instinct kicks in and Nilkki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nilkki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki 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
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaunismieli
vs
Von Kuschelbär

183 cm
33
192 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
193 lbs
27 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Hellbent

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelbär.

Von Kuschelbär gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli gets back to half guard.
Kaunismieli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Kuschelbär connects with a nice short shot to Kaunismieli's temple.
Von Kuschelbär throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelbär from advancing position.
Von Kuschelbär seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaunismieli won't allow Von Kuschelbär to pass to mount.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli has hold of Von Kuschelbär's hands but Von Kuschelbär slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelbär looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaunismieli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Kuschelbär keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaunismieli controls Von Kuschelbär momentarily but Von Kuschelbär frees himself.
Von Kuschelbär trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kaunismieli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaunismieli looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelbär's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Kuschelbär is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kaunismieli working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaunismieli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelbär doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelbär manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Kuschelbär scoring with some ground and pound.

Kaunismieli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelbär can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Kuschelbär engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kaunismieli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Kuschelbär escapes and throws Kaunismieli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär working the head with strikes.
Kaunismieli can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaunismieli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaunismieli to see if he's OK.
Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär 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.

Von Kuschelbär goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Von Kuschelbär circles away.
Von Kuschelbär tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaunismieli swivels and escapes.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär slips under a jab.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Von Kuschelbär only half commits.
A left lands for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli throws a one two combo.

It looks like Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has been cut.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelbär as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelbär scrambles back to his feet.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelbär swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelbär pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Von Kuschelbär gets tackled into the cage by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Kuschelbär.

Von Kuschelbär manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Von Kuschelbär's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Von Kuschelbär counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelbär swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Kaunismieli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Von Kuschelbär coming out on top.
Von Kuschelbär fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelbär's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it well.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Kaunismieli wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelbär's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Kuschelbär has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Friedrich Von Kuschelbär's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Kaunismieli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Kaunismieli tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär avoided it.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Von Kuschelbär circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaunismieli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Kuschelbär defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by clinching up but Von Kuschelbär breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kaunismieli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Von Kuschelbär lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Kuschelbär tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a hook to the body.

Von Kuschelbär manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Von Kuschelbär staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelbär has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Kuschelbär's head.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelbär takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Von Kuschelbär takes it in his stride.
Von Kuschelbär walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelbär is out of range.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelbär saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelbär swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelbär's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Kuschelbär throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.

Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelbärs head.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arlington Beech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. Beech comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Know My Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skrumbo
vs
Beech

180 cm
33
146 lbs
30 - 10 - 0

173 cm
30
156 lbs
27 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Arlington Beech!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beech throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beech dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beech takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch
letting Beech counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beech.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Beech ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Beech.
Beech has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beech swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Beech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beech. Beech circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo lands with a good body shot.
Beech motions for Skrumbo to come forward. Beech throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beech throws a lazy body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Beech keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beech jabs at Skrumbo 's body.
Beech scores with a head kick.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beech.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Beech slips the punch.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the head.
Beech needs to keep his hands up - Skrumbo had a free shot at his head there.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo backing away here, and Beech unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beech throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beech stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beech misses with a low kick.
Beech moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo moves out of range as Beech throws a body kick.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beech.
A slow jab from Beech misses its intended target.
Beech keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Skrumbo is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Beech misses the target.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beech thumps Skrumbo with a low kick.
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Beech's shoulder, as Beech tries to avoid the shot.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beech misses with a left hand
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beech.
Skrumbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Beech misses.
Beech ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Beech moves out of range.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo misses with a looping left.
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrumbo thuds his right hand into Beech's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beech with a nice cross.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beech.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Skrumbo coming out on top.
Skrumbo lands with a hook. Beech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beech!
Beech listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beech. Skrumbo shrugs it off though.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beech moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
The crowd cheers as Skrumbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beech doesn't seem phased though.
Beech fakes the leg kick and cracks Skrumbo in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Skrumbo lands with a right hand.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Beech's ribcage but misses.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beech cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beech wants to slow Skrumbo down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Skrumbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skrumbo scores with a jab. Beech acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beech misses with a left hand
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.

Beech is rocked!
Skrumbo looks to land a left hand but Beech moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Skrumbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beech doesn't seem phased though.
Beech is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrumbo finish him?
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skrumbo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Beech right on the button. Beech goes down! Skrumbo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Skrumbo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Kokane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kokane comes to the cage accompanied by Escape From the Madness . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kokane
vs
Raven

185 cm
33
192 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

188 cm
38
197 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Hellbent

Spartan Nutrition
Hellbent

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 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Kokane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane tries to clinch but Raven is having none of it.
Raven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokane's sensitive parts.
Raven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokane.
Raven lands with a nice combination. Kokane backs away looking to recover.
Raven's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Raven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raven tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Kokane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kokane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokane misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven tries to bum rush Kokane with a series of wild strikes but Kokane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kokane.
Raven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kokane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokane off the cage and back into range.
Kokane misses with a combination
and Raven counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kokane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven scores with a sloppy right hand. Kokane should have avoided that one.
Raven connects with a body shot.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Raven clobbers Kokane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raven cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokane. Raven does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane misses with a left hand
and Raven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Raven misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raven. That's going to slow Kokane down.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt.
Kokane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raven throws a lazy body kick
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Raven saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Kokane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raven doesn't seem phased though.
Raven throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Raven is rocked!
Kokane circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Raven to the canvas! Raven doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kokane keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Kokane!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Kokane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obelix De Gaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gaul has chosen Asterix and Obelix as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mood
vs
De Gaul

216 cm
32
278 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

193 cm
30
265 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

King of Clothes
MayheM sportswear

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 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obelix De Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mood moves out of range of the body kick.
Mood misses with a hook
and De Gaul counters with a straight right hand.
Mood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mood connects with a leg kick. De Gaul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Gaul throws a body kick that misses.
Mood scores with a kick to the body.
De Gaul on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
Mood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mood.
Mood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Mood lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mood connects with a right hand. De Gaul shakes it off.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Gauls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mood misses with a kick to the body.
De Gaul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mood manages to avoid it.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from De Gaul.
Mood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mood connects with a looping right hand.
De Gaul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Gaul on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mood is looking to slow De Gaul down with leg kicks.
Mood avoids a kick to the body.
Mood throws a one two combo.

De Gaul is rocked!
Mood lands with a nice body punch.
De Gaul looks winded!
Mood thumps De Gaul with a low kick.
Mood misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mood swinging wildly here.
Mood cracks De Gaul with a hook to the temple - De Gaul is on wobbly legs here! Mood swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! De Gaul falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mood wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mellow Mood!
Mellow Mood retains his super heavyweight title!
Mellow Mood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.