KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chris
vs
Max

173 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scuba Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries for a takedown but Chris circles away easily
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Max lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chris!
Max tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris throws a big counter combination but Max scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Max keeps Chris at a distance using the push kick.
Karl Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Max wants to clinch but Chris slips to the side
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max with a poor takedown
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chris.
Max tries to clinch but Chris moves away
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Max is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Chris finish him?
Scuba Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Max.
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max seems to have recovered his senses.
Max is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Chris.
Max takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Max has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Chris.
We've been told by Chris's head coaches at Puter Kepala's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Chris drops Max with a beautiful combination! Max stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chris is looking for the KO!
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!
Chris connects with a body shot that sends Max's belly button to the back.
Chris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Max.
Horrible takedown attempt by Max or perhaps it was just good defense by Chris, which made it look bad.
Max moves to clinch but Chris breaks away
and Chris counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Max takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Max tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chris is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Max buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Max!! Max is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chris throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scuba Chris!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ansatsuken Judan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ansatsuken Judan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Judan
vs
Hermann Hoppe

180 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ansatsuken Judan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Judan sprawls well.
Judan attempts a counter takedown but Hoppe avoids it well and moves away.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt

and Judan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hoppe is concentrating on defense, preventing Judan from advancing position.
Hoppe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoppe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Judan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Judan's head.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judan tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judan keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Judan has wrist control.
Hoppe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Judan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Judan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Judan blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Judan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe fails with the takedown

and Judan counters with a shoot takedown. Hoppe fights it but they end up in guard.

Hoppe working for a triangle but Judan defends it easily.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.
Hoppe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hoppe is trying to hold Judan in close to prevent damage but Judan has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe trying to hold on to Judan's head to control him but Judan postures up.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoppe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoppe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Judan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judan has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoppe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hoppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoppe looks for a takedown but Judan sprawls well.
Judan attempts a counter takedown but Hoppe avoids it well and moves away.
Hoppe fails with the takedown.
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed

and Judan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoppe's guard.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.

Hoppe is looking for a triangle but Judan pushes his legs off easily.
Hoppe controls Judan momentarily but Judan frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hoppe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoppe working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judan has passed into side control.
Hoppe is trying to improve his position.
Judan gets to mount! Hoppe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hoppe can't escape the position.
Judan fails to move to back control.
Judan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe regains half guard.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judan's back!
Hoppe misses with a punch to the head.
Hoppe punches the canvas rather than the man.
Judan covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hoppe.
Hoppe keeps control of the position as Judan tries to break free.
Hoppe lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hoppe is throwing strikes but Judan counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Judan regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Judan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe wants to control but Judan is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Judan is defending well.
Hoppe slows the pace down in half guard.
Judan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoppe on the ground.
Judan is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Judan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Judan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hoppe closes the distance and clinches up with Judan, looking for a takedown. Hoppe pushes Judan against the cage but Judan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Judan. No joy for Hoppe on that attempt.
Judan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ansatsuken Judan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe dives in for a single leg takedown but Judan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoppe fails with the takedown

and Judan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoppe won't be happy with that.
Hoppe looks to move to half guard but instead Judan has passed into mount! Damn!
Hoppe regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judan is taking a breather. Hoppe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Judan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe tries to get to full guard but Judan has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judan slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.

Hoppe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judan pulls his head out easily.
Hoppe wants to control but Judan is keeping busy.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe trying to control from the bottom.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe is trying to maintain the position but Judan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoppe tries to roll over but Judan keeps him under control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Judan tries to sprawl but Hoppe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Judan is pressing down on Hoppe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe postures up in Judan's guard and throws a big left but Judan blocks it.

Judan looking for a guillotine here but Hoppe defends easily.
Judan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Judan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoppe.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoppe passes Judan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoppe drops an elbow to the side of Judan's head.
Judan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Judan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Judan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judan has hold of Hoppe's hands but Hoppe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe working Judan over with strikes.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judan defending well though.
Hoppe is looking to advance position but Judan won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julian Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Chang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Richardson
vs
Chang

188 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chang really felt that one!
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chang. That did some damage!
Chang misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
And Richardson counters with a quick kick to the body but Chang blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Richardson - the referee stops the clock and Chang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Richardson. Chang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chang looks winded!
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson works Chang's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richardson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richardson.
Nice shot lands for Richardson.
Richardson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
Chang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Chang tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Chang back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Chang is rocked!

It looks like Mike Chang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson jabs at Chang's body.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richardson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson thumps Chang with a low kick.
Chang walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Richardson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Richardson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strikey Wrestlerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Labirac Jaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Wrestlerman
vs
Jaka

190 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

208 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Strikey Wrestlerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Labirac Jaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaka.
Jaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jaka tries to keep at a distance but Wrestlerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrestlerman smiles and moves away.
Wrestlerman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strikey Wrestlerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labirac Jaka.
Jaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Wrestlerman sprawls well. He's pushed Jaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wrestlerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaka under the eye.
Wrestlerman lands a brutal head kick. Jaka looks out on his feet and Wrestlerman throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Strikey Wrestlerman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantera has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Jimmy Pantera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Andreev
vs
Pantera

175 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev lands with an overhand left.
Pantera on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Pantera feints and as Andreev raises his hands in defense, Pantera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pantera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pantera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Andreev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pantera content to stall in guard here.

Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pantera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Pantera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.

Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andreev controls Pantera momentarily but Pantera frees himself.
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pantera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pantera wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving.

Andreev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pantera rolls with it to try and escape but Andreev cranks on the arm and Pantera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jimmy Pantera spoke after the fight, saying '8)'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honey comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. The key to victory for Hugh Honey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Honey
vs
Kimura

180 cm
20
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura tries to land knees in the clinch but Honey avoids the damage to the body.

Honey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura misses with the body kick
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura slips under a jab.
A jab from Honey misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kimura closes the distance and clinches.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Honey.
Honey lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura jumps guard but Honey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
Kimura blocking some punches.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Honey.
Honey tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Honey back against the cage.
Kimura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Honey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Honey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Honey uses from the top position.

Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Honey has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Honey manages to pass to side control!
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Honey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kimura!
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Honey maintains control.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Honey's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Honey's attempts to control the action.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey wants to get back to his feet but Kimura is holding on tight.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Honey maintains control.

Honey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Honey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Honey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Kimura misses with an uppercut
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Honey tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Honey counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Kimura tries to counter with a clinch but Honey shakes him off and moves away.
Kimura defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kimura clinches.
A short uppercut from Honey.
Honey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey managing to block the knees to the body from Kimura.
The referee calls for Kimura to work.
Honey avoiding damage as Kimura throws knees to the body.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Honey just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura leaning against his opponent.
Honey stalling in the clinch.
Kimura jumps guard but Honey stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
Honey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Honey tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Honey back against the cage.
Kimura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Honey's efforts to push away.
Honey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honey misses with some punches.
Honey trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honey into the cage.

Honey manages to break the clinch.
Honey defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to clinch but Honey slips to the side
and Honey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimura misses with a straight left.
Kimura throws a leg kick
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Kimura tries to clinch but Honey moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Honey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kimura.
Nice shot by Kimura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honey as he avoids it easily.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
Honey connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kimura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kimura.
Honey misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Kimura finds it's way through Honey's defenses.
Hugh Honey is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Honey pushes him off.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Honey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Honey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Honey throwing a counter right hand but Kimura manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kimura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Honey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Honey.
Kimura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Honey.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey throws an off balance right hand

and Kimura counters by moving into the clinch.
Kimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Honey to work.
Honey tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Honey back against the cage.
Honey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A short right from Honey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey misses with some punches.

Honey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Honey avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Honey there.
Honey lands with a shot to the body.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Honey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Honey is looking to counter punch.
Kimura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Honeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Honey cracks Kimura with a good jab.
Kimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Kimura misses with a left hand
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kimura tries to counter it with a takedown but Honey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Kimura throws a lazy uppercut
and Honey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kimura scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to clinch but Honey is having none of it.
Honey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Honey sprawls well.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugh Honey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Honey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kimura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honey momentarily.
Kimura misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura misses with the body kick
and Honey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura with a poor takedown
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Honey misses with a left hand

and Kimura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kimura.
Honey working aggressively here.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Honey walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey 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
40%

Undercard bout

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

Paul
vs
Smiff

194 cm
27
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sriracha Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smiff wants to get back to full guard.
Paul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paul prevents Smiff from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff manages to get to full guard.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smiff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Smiff keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff 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.
Paul wants to control but Smiff has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Paul wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.

Paul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiff is just riding it out for now. Paul eventually gives up the hold.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.

Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paul works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that!

Paul has hold of Smiff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smiff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paul with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Paul cracks Smiff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff regains half guard.
Paul works his way into full mount!
Bradley Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Smiff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paul is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Paul wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Paul works his way into full mount!

Paul working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Smiff wants to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Paul unloading with bombs!
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Paul controlling from mount.
Smiff tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul unloads with some shots from mount but Smiff bucks and avoids them well.
Smiff is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Paul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Paul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paul staying out of range there.
Smiff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Smiff scores with a four punch combination!
Smiff throws a shot to the body.

Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.

Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paul uses his free foot to push down on Smiff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smiff.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Smiff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paul.
Paul controlling his opponent.
Sriracha Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smiff because Paul loaded up on that one.
Smiff gets back to half guard.
Paul is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Smiff is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul trying to control the pace.
Paul trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Paul moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to control but Smiff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul raining down shots from the mount!
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Paul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling from mount.
Bradley Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Paul controlling from mount.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Paul jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smiff manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Paul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Clutch - The Regulator as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Coleman Jr
vs
Margera

176 cm
42
142 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

180 cm
39
160 lbs
36 - 26 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera looks to land a body kick but Coleman Jr moved away.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.

Coleman Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Margera keeping hold of Coleman Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Margera is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman Jr sits in half guard.
Coleman Jr working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coleman Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margera defending well though.
Margera wants to control but Coleman Jr is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Margera trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman Jr working over Margera with some ground and pound. Margera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Margera is looking to control Coleman Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?
Coleman Jr 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.
Ground and pound from Coleman Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Margera tries to roll over but Coleman Jr keeps him under control.
Coleman Jr is trying to control. Margera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Margera is a slippery customer.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.

Coleman Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Margera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Margera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr controlling the action here.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Coleman Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Margera trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr is stalling here. Margera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Coleman Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Margera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr isn't going anywhere.
Coleman Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Margera staying calm.
Margera working the ground and pound but Coleman Jr is defending the strikes.
Coleman Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Margera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coleman Jr gets back to half guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Margera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Margera is trying to control the action in half guard but Coleman Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Coleman Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Margera trying to pass the guard but Coleman Jr defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Margera is controlling well.
Coleman Jr wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
Coleman Jr has his hands clasped together around Margera's back. He's all about the action.
Margera is looking to take a break and control but Coleman Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Margera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coleman Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman Jr controls Margera momentarily but Margera frees himself.

Coleman Jr looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Margera stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman Jr.
Margera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coleman Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Margera controlling from the top position.
Margera trying to control but Coleman Jr is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Margera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coleman Jr is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Coleman Jr with that takedown attempt.
Margera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coleman Jr's sensitive parts.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coleman Jr throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
Coleman Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but Margera moves away
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
Margera throws a nice head kick!
Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera, which made it look bad.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Margera defends well and Coleman Jr ends up having to push Margera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Margera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Margera.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera tries a low kick but Coleman Jr avoids it.
Coleman Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Coleman Jr with that takedown attempt.
Margera stuffs the takedown.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Margera gets double underhooks and turns Coleman Jr into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera is looking to land body kicks.
Margera connects with a body shot.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coleman Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMargera.
Coleman Jr tries a low kick but Margera avoids it.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman Jr is just out of range.
Coleman Jr missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera cracks a nice hook into Coleman Jr's ribs.
Coleman Jr fails with the takedown.
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Margera can pounce on him.

Margera moves into the clinch.

Margera breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Coleman Jr.
Margera jabs at Coleman Jr's body.
Margera throws a body punch but Coleman Jr moves out of range.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Coleman Jr misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Margera, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleman Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Margera is trying to defend but Coleman Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Let's hope that Margera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Margera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Margera is trying to control but can't.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Margera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman Jr.
Margera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Margera tried to score with a low kick but Coleman Jr checks it.
Coleman Jr wants to clinch.
Margera throws a leg kick but Coleman Jr moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Margera as Coleman Jr shoots in.
A shot to the body from Coleman Jr misses
and Margera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Margera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margera cracks the inside of Coleman Jr's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Margera. No joy for Coleman Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Coleman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr works over Margera with some ground and pound from guard.
Margera controlling Coleman Jr's posture.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman Jr won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Mark Coleman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Margera has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Margera controlling Coleman Jr's posture.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Margera has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.
Margera has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position.
Coleman Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Margera holds on and takes a little breather.
Margera keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Margera pulls Coleman Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Coleman Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenden Abbott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtly Ambrose's chin.

Abbott
vs
Ambrose

179 cm
39
186 lbs
44 - 19 - 0

202 cm
43
268 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott tries a head kick but it misses.
Ambrose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abbott tried to counter with a leg kick but Ambrose avoided it.
Abbott 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Abbott jabs Ambrose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ambrose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abbott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ambrose. Ambrose obviously looking to wear him down.
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
Abbott tried to score with a low kick but Ambrose checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ambrose as he connects with a hook.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Ambrose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Abbott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ambrose doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ambrose counters with a good low kick that Abbott was not able to check.
Abbott throws a head kick that misses.

Abbott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ambrose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abbott is in Ambrose's guard.
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.
Ambrose controlling Abbott's posture.
Abbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ambrose is pulling down on Abbott's head to control his posture.
Abbott throwing strikes from guard but Ambrose blocks nicely.
Abbott trying to control but Ambrose is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott content to stall in guard here.
Ambrose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ambrose misses with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abbott wants to slow Ambrose down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Ambrose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ambrose throws out a leg kick but Abbott moves out of range and Ambrose only half commits.
Abbott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Abbott misses its intended target.
Abbott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambrose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abbott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambrose! But no joy.
Abbott is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ambrose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ambrose.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambrose.

Abbott has managed to clinch.
Ambrose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambrose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Abbott is leaning against Ambrose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ambrose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambrose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambrose tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Abbott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambrose's elbow.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abbott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Abbott scores with a nice head shot.
Abbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brenden Abbott is winning the standup battle so far.
Ambrose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ambrose lands a leg kick that knocks Abbott off balance momentarily.
Abbott throws an overhand right that lands on Ambrose's shoulder, as Ambrose tries to avoid the shot.
Ambrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambrose appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abbott tries to land a body kick
and Ambrose counters with a good low kick that Abbott was not able to check.
Ambrose throws a lazy right hand but Abbott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Abbott wants to clinch
and Ambrose counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Ambrose's leg. Ambrose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambrose manages to avoid it.
Abbott backing away here, and Ambrose unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott dives in and grabs Ambrose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ambrose pushes down on Abbott's head and hops out.
Ambrose slips under a jab from Abbott.
Ambrose feints a counter leg kick.
Abbott misses with a hook. Ambrose ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ambrose, as that shot connected.
Ambrose circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Abbott.
Abbott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambrose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abbott scrambles back to his feet.
Ambrose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ambrose misses with a low kick as Abbott jumps back.
Abbott throwing a counter right hand but Ambrose manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abbott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Ambrose drops his hands momentarily and Abbott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abbott misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a jab.
Ambrose throws a right hand that misses
and Abbott 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!
Ambrose blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Abbott blocks the leg kick.
Donk. Abbott catches Ambrose right on the button with a cross.
Abbott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ambrose's calf.
Abbott wants to land a leg kick but Ambrose is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Abbott.
That kick from Ambrose tenderised Abbott's leg. Abbott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Ambrose saw that one coming.
Ambrose throws a front kick aimed at Abbott's knee but Abbott avoids it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ambrose 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott wants to clinch but Ambrose slips to the side
and Ambrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ambrose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott scores with a head kick. Ambrose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy left from Ambrose finds it's target.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Ambrose sprawls well.
Abbott lands a nice hook to Ambrose's body. Ambrose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abbott tries to clinch there but Ambrose circles away.
Abbott has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ambrose.
Ambrose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott scores with a nice strike.
Ambrose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abbott feints and then cracks Ambrose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ambrose down.
Ambrose throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott throws a looping overhand right but Ambrose ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Ambrose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abbott. Abbott obviously looking to wear him down.
Ambrose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abbott scores with a jab to the head.
Abbott avoids the body shot from Ambrose.
Abbott is looking to slow Ambrose down with leg kicks.

Abbott closes the distance and pushes Ambrose back into the cage.
Abbott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose blocking some punches.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Abbott fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brenden Abbott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ambrose swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
Ambrose flicks out a counter leg kick but Abbott steps away.
Ambrose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Abbott misses its intended target.
Abbott lands a slapping body shot.
Ambrose throws a leg kick
and Abbott counters with a low kick, right behind Ambrose 's knee.
Abbott slips a straight right by Ambrose.
Abbott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ambrose manages to circle out of the way.
Ambrose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambrose.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambrose can do to turn this around?
Ambrose fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abbott checks it well.
Ambrose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abbott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Ambrose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ambrose counters with a body kick.
Abbott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Ambrose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abbott doesn't seem phased though.
Abbott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ambrose is out of range and Abbott settles back down.
Ambrose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ambrose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abbott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ambrose checks it well.
Abbott blocks a jab.
Ambrose takes one to the chin there.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambrose.
Abbott lands with an uppercut that bounces Ambrose off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ambrose moves out of range of the body kick from Abbott.
Ambrose flicks out a counter leg kick but Abbott steps away.
Abbott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ambrose counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott takes a swing at Ambrose's ribcage but misses.
Abbott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambrose wants to land a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Abbott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abbott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ambrose explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambrose throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
Ambrose appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ambrose walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abbott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambrose manages to avoid it.
Abbott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ambrose throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ambrose throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbott counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott.
Abbott throws a right hand that misses
and Ambrose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtly Ambrose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambrose throws a leg kick but Abbott checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Abbott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abbott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ambrose in his tracks.
Abbott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ambroses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abbott ducks under a wild hook from Ambrose.
Ambrose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
Abbott closes the distance but Ambrose moves to the side
and Ambrose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abbott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abbott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Ambrose finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Abbott rushes Ambrose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambrose.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Brenden Abbott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abbott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brandao's choice of entrance music: Mama Said Knock You Out! - LL COOL J. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Karelin
vs
Brandao

183 cm
34
289 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

180 cm
37
166 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Aspire Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao clobbers Karelin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses
and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
Brandao throws a leg kick

and Karelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao bucks up and tries to throw Karelin off but instead Karelin has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brandao trying to control the hands but Karelin won't let him.
Brandao is covering up but some of the strikes from Karelin are getting through and doing damage.
Brandao trying to get back to his feet but Karelin is in full control for now.
Karelin is hanging on to Brandao's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to get back to his feet but Karelin has full control of the position and if anything, Brandao has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brandao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao tries to break free.
Brandao covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karelin misses with a punch to the head.
Karelin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Karelin wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.

Karelin has his opponent's back but Brandao is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Karelin.
A bone on bone clash there as Karelin blocks the leg kick.
Karelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karelin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandao takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brandao to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Karelin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Karelin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Karelin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Karelin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.

Karelin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Brandao has his feet on Karelin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Karelin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Brandao is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
Brandao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karelin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brandao. Karelin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.